Apply to take the stage at Founder Summit 2026

If you’ve built, backed, or operated inside high-growth startups, your experience could shape how the next wave of founders scales.

On June 9 in Boston, TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 will bring together 1,000+ founders and investors for a focused day on the realities of growth. We’re inviting seasoned founders, VCs, and startup operators to lead interactive roundtable discussions rooted in real-world execution — the wins, the missteps, and the lessons that only come from doing the work.

Submit your topic by April 17 to be considered. Learn more and apply today.

Spark real conversation by leading a roundtable or breakout

Whether you lead an interactive roundtable or a Q&A-style breakout, every session at Founder Summit is built for depth. Each is a 30-minute, discussion-driven conversation led by two to four speakers, depending on format. No slides. No polished decks. Just candid insight and practical takeaways founders can apply immediately.

If you’ve scaled revenue from zero to $50 million, navigated a difficult fundraise, rebuilt a team after hypergrowth, expanded internationally, or redefined your go-to-market strategy, this is the room to share what actually works.

Strengthen your authority in the ecosystem

Speaking at TC Founder Summit gives you:

• Direct access to 1,000+ ambitious founders and active investors.

• Premium entry to the full event experience.

• Meaningful brand and authority positioning within the startup ecosystem.

TechCrunch will also amplify your participation through agenda placement, editorial inclusion on TechCrunch.com, and social promotion across its channels.

Applications close April 17

TC Founder Summit takes place on June 9, and speaker selections are made well ahead of the event. If you have scaling insight founders need to hear, now is the time to submit your topic. Have more than one strong idea? Submit them all.

Lead the conversation. Share what you’ve learned. Help founders build smarter. Submit to speak before the April 17 deadline.