From Toast to Bessemer: Who founders will hear from at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026

Hosted by TechCrunch in partnership with Fidelity Private Shares, the full-day event goes beyond fundraising and AI to explore the realities of finding customers, building teams, sharpening a pitch, developing founder leadership, and scaling companies both inside and outside traditional startup hubs.

From Toast to Bessemer: Who founders will hear from at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026

TL;DR

  • The event is hosted by TechCrunch in partnership with Fidelity Private Shares.
  • It covers topics beyond fundraising and AI.
  • Key areas explored include finding customers, building teams, and sharpening pitches.
  • Founder leadership development and company scaling are also discussed.
  • The summit addresses scaling companies both inside and outside traditional startup hubs.