The founder experience at TechCrunch All Stage: Built for people building what’s next
- Jun 16
- 2 min read
For a founder, time is the one resource you can’t raise. That’s why TechCrunch All Stage — happening July 15 in Boston’s SoWa Power Station — is designed to make every minute count.
Whether you’re at the whiteboard sketching v1 of your product or figuring out how to lead a team of 50, TechCrunch All Stage meets you where you are — and gives you the access, insight, and connections to move forward faster. Plus, you can get a $210 discount on your ticket right now, if you move quickly.
The day doesn’t just talk to founders — it’s built around them
Startups don’t have time for fluffy panels or surface-level networking. Every element of TechCrunch All Stage is curated with builders in mind — from breakout sessions that dive into the real mechanics of scaling, to pitch feedback that doesn’t pull punches, to after-hours events where honest convos happen over drinks instead of decks.
Founders walk into TechCrunch All Stage with goals. They leave with progress.
You might sit in on a roundtable about refining your GTM strategy, led by someone who just exited. You’ll hear from Charles Hudson, founder and managing partner of Precursor Ventures, about what VCs look for within YOU, not just your company. And in between, you’ll meet future partners, backers, and collaborators in the hallway — because everyone in the room is working on something that matters.
A room full of VCs … without the pitch pressure
TechCrunch All Stage pulls in top investors, but not to hide them behind booths or panels. They’re in the mix — leading discussions, sitting at roundtables, walking the floor, and attending Side Events. For founders, that means organic access to people who write checks and know what it’s like to be in your shoes.
It’s not about handing over a pitch deck and hoping for the best. It’s about building relationships with the people who fund the future.
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Save $200+ on your TechCrunch All Stage pass
Build smarter. Scale faster. Connect deeper. Join visionaries from Precursor Ventures, NEA, Index Ventures, Underscore VC, and beyond for a day packed with strategies, workshops, and meaningful connections.
Save $200+ on your TechCrunch All Stage pass
Build smarter. Scale faster. Connect deeper. Join visionaries from Precursor Ventures, NEA, Index Ventures, Underscore VC, and beyond for a day packed with strategies, workshops, and meaningful connections.
Boston, MA
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July 15
You don’t have to be “on” all day — but you will be plugged in
No one expects you to perfect your elevator pitch for 10 hours straight. What you will do is spend a full day immersed in startup momentum — getting live feedback, listening to raw stories from fellow founders, and trading ideas that make you rethink your next move in the best way.
You’ll witness live pitch sessions like “So You Think You Can Pitch,” join off-the-record breakout chats, and wind down at Side Events that feel more like founder therapy than forced mingling.
If you’re a founder, this isn’t just another event to attend. It’s a day to accelerate.
And don’t forget: Early-bird pricing ends June 22 — save up to $210 when you grab your pass now.
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