TechCrunch adds Braindate networking tool to 2026 Founder Summit
TechCrunch will use Braindate at its Founder Summit on November 4 at SoWa Power Station in Boston, letting attendees schedule one-on-one or small-group meetings around specific topics rather than relying on chance encounters. The event also includes main-stage and roundtable discussions on scaling, hiring, fundraising and enterprise sales, and offers discounted passes including a free second ticket.
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Structured networking tools like Braindate reflect a broader push by conference organizers to make attendee time more productive by matching people around shared interests rather than leaving connections to chance. For founders and investors, this could mean more targeted conversations, though the actual value will depend on turnout and how well topics are matched.
- TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 takes place November 4 in Boston.
- Braindate powers scheduled 1:1 and small-group networking sessions at the event.
- Discounted passes are available, including a free second ticket for attendees.
Source: techcrunch.com — Techcrunch Events, 2026-10-30
Published there as: “Skip the small talk: Make game-changing connections at TechCrunch Founder Summit with Braindate”
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