TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 roundtables: Go deeper on the challenges founders are solving right now

On November 4, TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 will take place at SoWa Power Station in Boston, gathering founders, investors, and operators for a day filled with candid conversations, practical sessions, live pitching, networking, and smaller roundtables. These intimate discussions aim to delve deeper into the challenges founders face, tackling a variety of topics such as enterprise sales, vertical strategy, AI, lean teams, and even creating new categories.

Attendees can look forward to ten thought-provoking roundtables. Alexandra Ames, founder and chief event strategist at Blueprint Lab, will discuss how early-stage companies can strategically utilize events even when resources are limited. Chirag Shah, a partner at Define Ventures, will explore the difficulties of entering well-regulated markets or dealing with complex buyers.

Shishir Tewari, head of enterprise data engineering at Procore Technologies, will examine the trust issues in enterprise AI, focusing on how knowledge graphs and GraphRAG can enhance AI systems' contextual understanding.

Merve Kitapci, managing partner and CGO of ADIN.AI, will provide insights into winning major enterprise customers early. Andy Tang, partner at Draper Associates, will guide founders through presenting unique, unclassifiable products to investors. Linden Tibbets, CEO and founder of IFTTT, will share tips on how smaller teams can leverage AI to boost efficiency without hiring more staff.

These sessions are not just about hearing others' experiences; they also provide an opportunity for attendees to ask their specific questions, compare experiences, and walk away with actionable ideas. The day will also feature other sessions on product-market fit, hiring, founder leadership, fundraising, pitching, and scaling companies beyond the Bay Area.

Notable keynote speakers include Toast co-founder Steve Fredette, and the event will conclude with a Networking Lounge and a closing reception. Early bird pricing is available, with a 25% discount on tickets. Register for TechCrunch Founder Summit to participate in this valuable event on November 4.