TechCrunch is inviting the public to vote on which of the 11 finalist sessions will be selected for the TechCrunch Founder Summit happening on November 4, 2026, in Boston. The event annually receives a flood of speaker applications, and this year’s chosen Audience Choice sessions promise to deliver expert insights directly from experienced founders and leaders who have built and scaled successful startups. Interested attendees can cast their votes until September 4 via a provided online form.

The nominated sessions cover a broad spectrum of timely and practical topics crucial for founders and startup teams. Highlights include strategies for building an events plan on a lean budget by Alexandra Ames, approaches to scaling hardware companies domestically by Hannan Happi, and lessons from bootstrapping an open source business to $50 million in revenue, presented by Peter Farkas. Others delve into AI’s role in lean team growth, enterprise sales before Series A, and transitioning from promising prototypes to sustainable AI ventures.

Additionally, the lineup addresses challenges in technical startup fundraising, healthcare AI innovation, and building lasting open source communities, with speakers like George Bandarian, Vikram Chaudhery, and Gregory Kurtzer offering deep dives in these areas. The finalists represent a mix of founders, CEOs, and partners from leading organizations, bringing wisdom shaped by real-world experience at the intersection of technology, innovation, and fundraising.

For those planning to attend the Founder Summit, discounted tickets remain available, offering significant savings before the event. As voting will influence the agenda, engaging with the selection process offers a chance not only to shape the program but also to gain advance access to sessions designed to empower founders with actionable knowledge, enabling them to navigate growth, innovation, and competitive landscapes effectively in the coming year.