Apply to take the stage at Founder Summit 2026

If you’ve built, backed, or run high-growth startups, your experience can shape how the next wave of founders scale.

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

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

Spark real conversation by leading a roundtable or breakout session

Whether you’re leading an interactive roundtable or a Q&A breakout session, every session at Founder Summit is designed for depth. Each is a 30-minute discussion-based talk led by two to four speakers, depending on the format. No slides. No polished floors. Just a straightforward vision and practical ideas that founders can apply to immediately.

If you’ve scaled your revenue from zero to $50 million, navigated a tough fundraising process, rebuilt a team after hypergrowth, expanded internationally, or redefined your go-to-market strategy, this is the space to share what’s really working.

Strengthen your authority in the ecosystem

Speaking at the TC Founders Summit gives you:

• Direct access to over 1,000 aspiring founders and active investors.

• Premium access to the full event experience.

• Purposefully position brand and authority within the startup ecosystem.

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

Applications close on April 17

The TC Founders Summit takes place on June 9, and speakers are selected well in advance of the event. If you have an insight that founders need to hear, now is a good time to submit your pitch. Do you have more than one strong idea? Present them all.

Lead the conversation. Share what you’ve learned. Help founders build smarter. Offer to speak Before the deadline of April 17.