TechCrunch Founder Summit Returns to Boston on Nov. 4, Highlighting Local Success Stories

The TechCrunch Founder Summit will convene Boston’s startup community on November 4 at SoWa Power Station, offering networking, breakout sessions, and talks from hometown founders.
TechCrunch Founder Summit returns to Boston on November 4, hosted at the SoWa Power Station and presented by Fidelity Private Shares.
The one‑day conference is designed for founders, investors, and operators seeking meaningful connections and actionable advice to move their startups forward. It is also the final day to lock in current ticket prices before they increase and special group discounts disappear.
Featured Speakers
Steve Fredette – President, Co‑founder, and Director of Toast. Fredette will share the company’s path from finding customers to achieving product‑market fit, scaling nationally and globally, and evolving beyond its original concept.
Chase Garbarino – CEO and Co‑founder of HqO. Garbarino will address the “geography question,” describing how HqO raised capital and expanded internationally while remaining headquartered in Boston.
Program Highlights
Braindate networking – Facilitated matchmaking to connect founders with peers facing similar challenges.
Roundtables – Interactive sessions where founders and venture capitalists discuss specific problems, led by scaling experts.
Official side events – Additional gatherings that extend relationships beyond the main conference.
Full agenda details and ticket options, including a “Buy One Pass, Get a Second Free” offer, are available on the event page. The summit underscores that Boston’s startup ecosystem is already robust and does not require relocation to traditional West Coast hubs.
Register now to secure savings and join Boston’s growing community of innovators on November 4.






