# TechCrunch Founder Summit brings startup bootcamp to Boston

> A one-day crash course on November 4 connects founders with investors and experienced CEOs to tackle fundraising, hiring, and AI strategy.
- Title: TechCrunch Founder Summit brings startup bootcamp to Boston
- Summary: A one-day crash course on November 4 connects founders with investors and experienced CEOs to tackle fundraising, hiring, and AI strategy. Founders can…
- Keywords: techcrunch founder summit, boston, startup education, fundraising, hiring, ai strategy, venture capital, networking, november 4, technology, startups, TechCrunch
- Source: TechCrunch — https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/22/techcrunch-founder-summits-agenda-revealed-unlock-fundraising-hiring-and-ai-insights-in-boston-on-november-4
- Author: TechCrunch Events
- Published: 2026-09-22T23:21:49+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: techcrunch founder summit, boston, startup education, fundraising, hiring, ai strategy, venture capital, networking, november 4, technology, startups
## One-day startup bootcamp in Boston
TechCrunch Founder Summit arrives November 4 at SoWa Power Station, offering founders direct access to investors and experienced CEOs to tackle the hardest startup challenges.

> Founders shouldn't have to learn the hardest lessons the hardest way
## The new rules of raising capital
Brian Devaney from Underscore breaks down what investors want now, how founders stand out in crowded markets, and where they lose leverage without realizing it.
## The CEO job never gets easier
HubSpot co-founder and Sequoia partner Brian Halligan shares lessons from building through rapid growth, tough decisions, and constant reinvention at each company stage.
## Building AI-native from day one
Lior Div, CEO of 7AI, explores what changes when AI becomes your foundation rather than a feature, from team structure to go-to-market strategy.
## Not every dollar is equal
Vineet Edupuganti of Cogent Security explains how to evaluate investors beyond valuation, choosing partners who add real value to your cap table.
## Spotting category-defining winners
TDK Ventures director Tina Tosukhowong unpacks the 'King of the Hill' framework for evaluating companies based on economics, scalability, and commercial timing.
## Your company is who you hire
NEA partner Melissa Taunton shares how to make early hiring decisions that define culture, speed, and execution through periods of rapid growth.
## Building outside Silicon Valley
HqO co-founder Chase Garbarino built a category-defining company in Boston, raising 200 million dollars and scaling to 30+ countries without relocating.
## Finding product-market fit before scaling
Bessemer Venture Partners' Kent Bennett unpacks how to validate demand, build an MVP that answers the right questions, and avoid scaling too early.
## Networking with your peer founders
Beyond sessions, you'll connect with founders facing the same decisions and investors who've funded successful startups, turning a day of discussions into months of action.
## Register now for lowest ticket prices
Secure your spot at TechCrunch Founder Summit on November 4 in Boston. Tickets are at their lowest prices, so act now to join the ultimate founder's bootcamp.
## Key takeaway

Founders can compress months of trial and error into a single day by learning directly from investors and founders who've already navigated the same decisions.