Networking shouldn’t just mean walking into a crowded room and hoping you happen to run into the right person. At the TechCrunch Founder Summit—sponsored by Fidelity Private Shares—founders and venture capitalists can build connections more purposefully, both within and beyond the main event sessions.
On November 4, at the SoWa Power Station in Boston, get ready for a full day of meaningful networking opportunities, actionable insights, and connections that could shift your perspective—and the trajectory of your startup.
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Networking Designed to Drive Change
Powered by Braindate, the Founder Summit’s networking lounge allows attendees to schedule one-on-one or small-group discussions centered around specific topics.
This means you don’t have to leave networking entirely up to chance.
Want to compare different fundraising strategies?
Is this a hiring challenge you’re facing?
Are there other founders also trying to break into enterprise sales?
Do you know anyone working in the construction industry in Boston?
Ask questions, share your experiences, and connect with others who want to have the same conversations.
Turn meetings into dialogues.
Braindate also offers attendees the chance to further explore ideas that emerged during other parts of the event.
Listen to Kent Bennett discuss product-market fit, then connect with another founder who is grappling with the same issue.
Watch entrepreneurs pitch to investors, and exchange insights with others who are currently preparing to raise capital.
Hear Chase Garbarino share his entrepreneurial journey in Boston, and connect with fellow founders who are on a similar path.
These networking sessions spark conversations, while the connections you make help guide your next steps.
Networking throughout the Founder Summit experience
Engagement isn’t limited to the lounge. Roundtables are designed to foster focused, small-group discussions on specific topics, while breakout sessions feature expert panels that answer questions from the audience in real time. The exhibition hall serves as a hub for attendees and partners to connect throughout the day. Finally, the closing reception offers founders, investors, and operators the time to continue their conversations—without the pressure of rushing off to the next session.
The experience of the TechCrunch Founder Summit extends well beyond the venue and the day of the event itself, with official peripheral events taking place throughout the entire week in Boston.