TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 Call for Speakers Opens

TechCrunch has opened applications for speakers at its Founder Summit 2026, inviting entrepreneurs with hard-won scaling lessons to share their expertise on stage.

The summit provides a platform for founders who have navigated the challenges of building and scaling technology companies to share practical insights with the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Organisers are particularly interested in stories of overcoming operational challenges, fundraising difficulties, market pivots, and team building—experiences that rarely make polished press releases but define entrepreneurial reality.

The Founder Summit has become a significant gathering in the startup calendar, offering both networking opportunities and substantive learning for attendees at various stages of their entrepreneurial journeys.

Speaking slots provide visibility for both established and emerging voices in the technology ecosystem, with past speakers including founders from unicorns and early-stage disruptors alike.

The call for speakers represents TechCrunch's ongoing effort to surface authentic founder voices rather than relying solely on professional speakers or venture capitalists.

Applications are being evaluated on the practical value of lessons shared, the diversity of perspectives, and the relevance to current startup challenges.