# Founder Summit opens in Boston with talks on fundraising and AI

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/techcrunch-founder-summit-2026-doors-open-at-9-a-m-et-in-boston/
- Published: 2026-11-04T13:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T13:28:24+00:00
- Original publisher: TechCrunch
- Original article: https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/04/techcrunch-founder-summit-2026-todays-the-day/
- Topics: Geopolitics, Politics

## Key points

- Founder Summit 2026 starts at 9 a.m. ET in Boston.
- Sessions focus on scaling, fundraising, AI and product-market fit.
- Registration deals end when the doors open.

## Summary

Founder Summit 2026 opens at 9 a.m. ET at Boston’s SoWa Power Station, bringing founders, investors and startup leaders together for a day focused on growing companies. The event covers fundraising, product-market fit, AI and enterprise growth, with sessions and networking intended to offer practical advice and connections.

Registration and the Expo Hall run from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; breakout sessions run from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and roundtables from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The programme includes an ask-me-anything session with Toast co-founder Steve Fredette, discussions on fundraising and AI, and opportunities for one-to-one and small-group meetings. Pass discounts of up to $100 and a free second pass end when doors open.

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