The ultimate founder summit returns — now bigger than ever! Formerly TechCrunch Early Stage, TC All Stage is bringing together founders and VCs from every stage, not just early stage. We’re thrilled to unveil the full breakout session lineup at TC All Stage. Packed with scaling pioneers and top-tier VCs, these sessions are designed for founders and startups at every stage — covering everything from fundraising strategies to scaling operations. Join 1,200+ founders and VCs on July 15 in Boston to navigate the startup landscape together. Stay tuned for the full list of interactive roundtable sessions — coming soon on the agenda page! Curious who’s leading the breakouts? Head to the speaker page to get to know all our speakers. Reserve your ticket now to guarantee access to a day of insights, connections, and inspiration. Register now to save up to $210 on your ticket. Foundation Stage Just getting started on your startup journey? The Foundation Stage is your launchpad — packed with practical skills to help you build and grow from day one. All the Ways You Don’t Realize VCs Are Evaluating Your Company at Pre-Seed Charles Hudson, Founder and Managing Partner, Precursor This is an important topic, especially for pre-seed founders, because much of company evaluation is about the founder and the idea — there isn’t a lot of data to work with yet! One key point to highlight is that your choice of co-founder is critical. If it seems like you’re not the best match, many VCs will use that as a proxy for your ability to hire strong talent. Additionally, there are numerous traps that founders fall into that indicate to VCs they’ve not learned how to run a fundraising process, so it’s essential to do your homework in advance. Image Credits:Haje Kamps/TechCrunch MVP in the Age of AI: When to Bot and When to Not Chris Gardner, Partner, Underscore VC In an era where AI tools are revolutionizing how founders build software and prototypes, understanding both the opportunities and li...
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