Ultimate Founder Summit Returns – Bigger than ever! Previously in the early stages of TechCrunch, TC All Stage brings together founders and VCs from all stages, not just early stages.
We are excited to announce the lineup of full breakout sessions at TC at every stage. Packed with scaling pioneers and top-notch VCs, these sessions are designed for founders and startups at every stage, covering everything from fundraising strategies to scaling operations. Join VCS with over 1,200 founders in Boston on July 15th to navigate the startup landscape together.
Stay tuned for the complete list of interactive round table sessions – get closer to the agenda page! Are you curious to see who is leading the breakout? Visit our speaker page to find out all of your speakers.
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Basic stage
Have you just started your startup journey? The foundation stage is the launch pad. Packed with practical skills that will help you build and grow from day one.
All the ways you don't realize that VCS is valuing your company with a pre-seed
Charles Hudson, Founder and Managing Partner of Precursor
This is a key topic, especially for pre-seed founders. Because much of the company's valuation is about founders and ideas, so much data isn't working yet. One important point to highlight is the importance of co-founder choice. If you don't seem to be the best match, many VCs use it as a proxy for their ability to hire strong talent. Additionally, it is essential to do homework in advance as founders have many traps that apply and shows VCSs who have not learned how to carry out the funding process.
Partner Chris Gardner, Underscore VC
Understanding both opportunities and limitations is essential to success in an age where AI tools are revolutionizing the way founders build software and prototypes. Discover where some founders are wrong by AI developing MVPs (minimum viable product) and having robots do all their thoughts. Learn the techniques that combine AI superpowers with irreplaceable human skills. I don't want a marketing copy that sounds like it was written by a very enthusiastic toaster! This session is perfect for founders navigating the wild world of building products in the age of AI.
Tam Myth: How the best startups change
Jahanvi Sardana, Partners, Index Ventures
This session dives into the key factors that assess the overall addressable market (TAM). Jahanvi Sardana, partner at Index Ventures, explores how the best startups not only size the market but also create them. Through case studies of high-growth companies such as Datadog, Adyen, Wiz, Shopify and Airbnb, she explores how they can identify emerging trends, remove friction, and expand TAM beyond initial expectations. A must-see for founders looking to build companies that define the future of their industry.
Perfect VC pitch craft: Rack meets your strategy
Tiffany Luck, Partner, NEA
Join NEA's Tiffany Luck and she presents the art of the sales floor to capitalists. This dynamic session will teach you how to effectively communicate your passion and vision, streamline your presentation and spotlight on the factors that excite investors, and avoid the common pitfalls that derail the pitch. Tiffany shares insider tips on what VCS really cares about, empowering you to convey clarity and impact on your story. Walk away with practical strategies to attract investors and secure the funds they need to move their startup forward.
So, do you think you can pitch?
Join us at “So You Think You Can Pitch.” Three promising early stage startups will take four minutes to surprise the judges and provide feedback.
Scale stage
Are you ready to level up? The scale stage provides founders of growth stages with actionable insights to take their startup to the next level.
New rules for growth stage funding: how to win when raising C&Boyding in the series
Kathy Gao, partner at Sapphire Venture
After a two-year decline, growth stage funding has intensified again. It is driven primarily by a rapid increase in the adoption of generated AI. For most founders, breaking through the noise and securing top-class investors is more difficult than ever. Cathy Gao from Sapphire Ventures shares what it really takes to make Series C+ successful in today's competitive environment. Whether you're expanding your breakout AI company or navigating new fundraising situations, this session will provide insights to cut down your pitch and maximize your fundraising outcomes.
Operator Playbook for Building and Expansion of Sustainable Enterprises
Jon McNeill, CEO and co-founder of DVX Ventures
Most startups chase the fit of the product market, but ignore the strategy of moving to a scalable market, leading to early scaling and obstacles. Jon McNeill, former president of Tesla, Lyft's COO, and CEO and co-founder of Hatch Platform DVX Partners, proposes breaking the traditional VC type by examining both before accelerating growth. The next wave of disruptive companies is operator-driven and should be built for profitability and impact from day one. John shares a successful case where this method is already converting transport, electrification, and AI.
Mo Jomaa, Partner, Capital G
From market considerations to unit economics, sales and marketing strategies, to executive hiring, it's not too early to think critically about how you can build your business with the potential for a final public debut. To gain insights from Alphabet's Independent Growth Funds such as Databricks, Armis, Cribl, and Grafana, Capitalg, and investor partner Mo Jomaa, we will learn what growth-stage investors will look like and how those metrics will be translated into final national market preparations. Whether your IPO is a year or a decade apart, discover practical advice.
Improve your skills, promote your vision and save $210
On July 15th this year, the Sowa Power Plant in Boston will become the center of the startup universe. Get, expand, expand, expand, expand and sell the insights you need to make your startup public with over 1,200 founders and VCs. Prices will rise soon – save up to $210 now. Save even better with group pass.
Want to enhance your brand? We will secure an exhibition table and enter the front of over 1,200 participants. It is the perfect platform to showcase your company and build meaningful connections.
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