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The complete Side Events lineup at Founder Summit 2026
Boston, are you ready?! TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 is about to explode with energy — and the real magic kicks off with an epic lineup of Side Events lighting up the city from November 3–6!
We’re under a month away and we couldn’t be more pumped to unveil the full Side Events schedule — your ultimate passport to game-changing connections and unforgettable moments. From high-voltage networking mixers to mind-blowing innovation showcases, this is where Boston’s boldest tech minds come to connect, create, and crush it.
Whether you’re a trailblazing founder, a curious startup enthusiast, or a seasoned pro, there’s something here to supercharge your Founder Summit experience.
So don’t just attend — immerse yourself. Mark those calendars, lock in your spot, and get ready to ride the wave of TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026.
Hosted by: PrincipiumXTime: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ET Join us for a first-principles product reimagination breakfast for founders and leaders. You have a product and early traction. Now comes the hard part: How do you break through in a crowded market?
In this workshop, learn how to go beyond brainstorming, competitor copying, AI chasing, and asking customers and start thinking from first principles to gain clarity on what’s truly worth building in a matter of weeks.
Through a real-world case study, learn to uncover enduring first principles, reveal unspoken customer needs, and turn them into clear differentiators, stronger product-market fit, novel use cases, and pathways to 10x growth opportunities.REGISTER HERE
Hosted by: TBD AngelsTime: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET Join TBD Angels in Central Square on November 3 for a lively mixer with investors and early-stage founders. Come meet some new faces, catch up with familiar ones, and trade notes on what’s happening across startups and investing right now.
What are you building? What’s catching your attention? What’s changed since your last conversation with a founder or investor? Bring your ideas, questions, and fresh perspectives for an evening of easy conversation and connections that could spark your next move.REGISTER HERE
Hosted by: Prepare 4 VC and Startup Grind BostonTime: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. ET Most founders think they’re investor-ready. Most are wrong.