TechCrunch Founder Summit is set to take place on November 4 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station, bringing together founders, investors and startup operators for a day focused on building and scaling companies from Boston and beyond.
Presented by Fidelity Private Shares, the event will feature breakout sessions and roundtables covering current challenges in startup growth. The agenda is designed to provide practical insights, founder-focused conversations and opportunities to build meaningful connections.
Steve Fredette, president, co-founder and director of Toast, will share the story of how the Boston-based company found customers, developed product-market fit and expanded beyond its original idea. His participation highlights the possibility of building a company with national and global reach without leaving Boston.
Chase Garbarino, CEO and co-founder of HqO, will address the realities of building a startup in Boston. After more than a decade of operating from the city, raising significant capital and expanding HqO internationally, Garbarino will discuss the advantages and challenges of growing a company outside traditional West Coast startup hubs.
Networking will extend beyond the main stage. Braindate sessions will help attendees connect around shared challenges, while facilitated roundtables will bring founders and venture capital investors together to discuss specific problems. Official side events will also continue those conversations across Boston’s startup community.
November 4 is also the final day to secure a pass before ticket prices rise and special group discounts end. The event’s organizers are encouraging founders and startup leaders to register while current savings remain available.
Sources: TechCrunch Startups.