Got a big tech idea? Save 25% on TechCrunch Founder Summit tickets

Maybe you’ve built an app, developed an AI-powered tool, or have an idea for a tech business that you think could take off. But turning a great idea into a successful company takes more than technical know-how. You need the right people, the right advice, and a plan for making it happen.

That’s where TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 comes in. Taking place at Boston’s SoWa Power Station on November 4, the one-day event brings aspiring entrepreneurs, startup founders and investors together to share practical advice on building and growing a business.

Whether you’re working on a side project you’d love to turn into a full-time venture, exploring how AI could power your next big idea, or already running a startup, Founder Summit offers an opportunity to learn from people who’ve been there and done it.

For aspiring founders, that means practical guidance on finding customers, raising money, building a team and avoiding expensive mistakes. For those already running a business, it’s an opportunity to make connections, learn new approaches and work out what comes next.

And for anyone looking to invest in the next generation of technology companies, it’s a chance to meet the people building them.

PCWorld readers can save 25% on eligible TechCrunch Founder Summit tickets by following this link or using promo code PCWORLD25 at checkout.

There are other ways to save, too. Current offers include buy one ticket and get a second free, up to $100 off individual tickets, 50% off a second ticket, and up to 30% off qualifying group bookings.

What can you learn at TechCrunch Founder Summit?

Founder Summit isn’t just a succession of keynote speeches. The event is built around interactive sessions, smaller group discussions and opportunities to talk directly with founders and investors.

Topics range from getting a startup off the ground to building an AI-first company, finding the right customers, securing investment and hiring your first employees.

Some of the sessions worth checking out include:

• Built for AI From Day One: 7AI co-founder and CEO Lior Div explores what it takes to build a company around AI from the outset, rather than simply adding AI features to an existing product.
• Finding Product Market Fit Before You Scale: Bessemer Venture Partners’ Kent Bennett explains how to test whether customers want your product before investing heavily in growth.
• Building a Company That Keeps Reinventing Itself: Toast co-founder and director Steve Fredette shares lessons on adapting a business as technology and customer expectations change.
• The Boston Founder Playbook: HqO co-founder and CEO Chase Garbarino discusses building a successful technology company outside Silicon Valley, having raised $200 million and expanded into more than 30 countries.
• Not Every Dollar Is Equal: Cogent Security co-founder and CEO Vineet Edupuganti examines what founders should consider when choosing investors, beyond simply looking at the valuation.
• Your Pitch Has to Earn the Next Conversation: Investor and entrepreneur Dave Balter shares advice on making a pitch compelling enough to secure that all-important follow-up meeting.

There are also sessions on hiring, fundraising, marketing and leadership, as well as a startup pitch competition, So You Think You Can Pitch?, in which three early-stage companies will present their ideas to a panel of judges.

You can explore the full Founder Summit agenda here.

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Meet people who could help your business grow

One of the biggest challenges when starting a business is finding people who can help you move forward. That might be an investor who believes in your idea, a potential business partner, or simply another founder who’s already solved the problem you’re facing. Founder Summit is designed to make those connections easier.

Alongside the main sessions are smaller breakout discussions and networking opportunities, including the Braindate platform, which helps attendees arrange individual or group conversations around shared interests and challenges.

There are also events happening across Boston during Founder Summit week, November 1-7, offering more opportunities to meet other people in the startup community.

Whether you’re an experienced entrepreneur or still figuring out how to turn your idea into something real, you don’t need to have everything worked out before you attend.

How much are tickets, and how can you save?

TechCrunch Founder Summit takes place on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the SoWa Power Station in Boston. Standard ticket options include a Founder Pass at $299, an Investor Pass at $499 and a student founder ticket at $149, but there are several promotional options available:

• 25% off with PCWORLD25: Exclusive discount for PCWorld readers.
• Buy one, get one free: Bring a co-founder, colleague or fellow entrepreneur with you.
• Save up to $100: Available on selected individual tickets.
• Second-ticket and group deals: Other offers include 50% off a second ticket and discounts of up to 30% for qualifying group bookings.

With November 4 fast approaching, don’t leave it too late. If you’ve been thinking about launching a tech business, taking an AI project to the next level or finding investors for your startup, this could be the opportunity to get some practical advice and make valuable connections.

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