These sessions move beyond high-level theory, offering a forum for founders to pressure-test their strategies with peers and industry experts. The schedule includes six dedicated roundtables tackling distinct challenges: Alexandra Ames of Blueprint Lab addresses event strategy for early-stage teams, while Chirag Shah of Define Ventures examines the complexities of entering highly regulated vertical markets. Shishir Tewari from Procore Technologies will focus on using knowledge graphs and GraphRAG to solve AI reliability issues, and Merve Kitapci of ADIN.AI shares tactical approaches for landing enterprise clients like Vodafone and L’Oreal before a Series A raise.
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Practical Roundtables in Boston
The SoWa Power Station in Boston hosts the TechCrunch Founder Summit on November 4, shifting the focus from broad panels to intimate, expert-led roundtables. Founders, investors, and operators will gather to dissect specific operational hurdles, ranging from enterprise sales strategies to mitigating AI hallucinations in real-world business applications.
Additional discussions feature Andy Tang of Draper Associates exploring how to define and sell entirely new product categories, and IFTTT founder Linden Tibbets detailing how lean teams leverage AI to outpace larger incumbents. Beyond these roundtables, the summit includes stage programming on fundraising and product-market fit, a live pitch competition, and networking sessions designed to connect founders operating outside traditional tech hubs. Registration is currently open with a 25% discount available for a limited time.
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