The Vibe
Are you deep in the trenches of building a startup? If you are stressing about your next funding round, hiring your dream team, or trying to find product-market fit, TechCrunch is hosting its Founder Summit on November 4 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station. Real talk: if you have been sitting on this, the early booking discount of up to $200 is ghosting us after Friday, October 16.
Why you should care
This isn't just another networking mixer where everyone awkwardly holds a drink. The agenda is actually stacked with sessions on building AI-native companies and practical advice on scaling. Speakers like Kent Bennett from Bessemer Venture Partners, Lior Div of 7AI, and Vineet Edupuganti from Cogent Security are dropping by to share insights. Whether you need to test some business assumptions or get a reality check on your growth strategy, it’s giving productive energy.
The deets
Founder Passes are currently sitting at $199, while Investor Passes are $399. Both get you into deep-dive roundtables and 1:1 networking sessions. If you are rolling with a co-founder or a peer, you can also snag a second pass at 50% off to cover more ground. Just remember, the price hike is real—book before Friday to save that cash.
Why it matters
Building a company is a high-stakes game. Taking a day to step back, get fresh perspectives from investors, and stress-test your plans with other founders is a major W. If you want your business to be the main character, this summit is designed to help you level up your decision-making before you head back to the office.
