TechCrunch Founder Summit’s agenda revealed: Unlock fundraising, hiring, and AI insights in Boston on November 4

On November 4, TechCrunch’s Founder Summit will bring a vital one-day crash course on startup building to Boston’s SoWa Power Station. Founders shouldn’t have to learn the hardest lessons the hardest way, and this event is designed to make the challenges of starting a company easier and the highs that much greater.

Instead of months of trial and error, you get direct access to the investors and founders who’ve already made the calls you’re now facing. We’re talking everything from fundraising and hiring to AI strategy, and topping your category.

Don’t take our word for it. Explore the full agenda of speakers and sessions we have planned for Founder Summit below, and lock in your spot at the event. All tickets are available for the lowest prices you’ll see, so now’s the best time to act.

The official TechCrunch Founder Summit agenda reveal

Without further ado, here’s the official agenda. Get to know each session and speaker on the event agenda page.

The New Rules of Raising Capital 

Fundraising has never been easy, but the playbook keeps changing. Brian Devaney, partner at Underscore, will break down what investors are looking for now, how founders can stand out in a crowded market, and where founders often lose leverage without realizing it. Expect a candid look at today’s fundraising environment, from first checks to term sheets, and the mistakes that can make or break a round.

The CEO Job Never Gets Easier 

The title may stay the same, but the job changes with each stage of a company’s growth. HubSpot co-founder and Sequoia partner Brian Halligan will share the lessons he’s learned from building and advising startups through rapid growth, tough decisions, and constant reinvention.  

This session explores how founders can evolve as CEOs, avoid common leadership pitfalls, and build companies that can thrive well beyond the early days.