Have Your Say: Help Choose the Audience Choice Sessions at TechCrunch Founder Summit

TechCrunch’s Founder Summit in Boston on November 4 is set to feature 11 finalists competing for four speaking slots. These finalists offer valuable insights and experiences that can benefit the startup community.

To participate in the selection process for the event agenda, voting is open until September 4. Additionally, discounted tickets for the Founder Summit are available, offering savings of up to $100.

Let’s take a closer look at some of the Disrupt Audience Choice nominees:

Strategic Event Planning for Early-Stage Founders

Alexandra Ames, Founder and Chief Event Strategist at Blueprint Lab

This session explores the importance of strategic event planning for early-stage founders, focusing on maximizing ROI and prioritizing event investments effectively.

Scaling a “Made in the USA” Hardware Company

Hannan Happi, CEO and Co-Founder of Exowatt

Learn about designing hardware companies that can economically scale in the United States, including supply chain strategies and policy influences.

Innovating Beyond Existing Categories

Andy Tang, Partner at Draper Associates

This talk delves into the challenges of pitching groundbreaking ideas that defy traditional categorization and how to attract investor interest.

Utilizing Knowledge Graphs for Data Insights

Shishir Tewari, Head of Enterprise Data Engineering at Procore Technologies

Discover how to leverage GraphRAG pipelines to transform complex data into actionable insights for AI applications.

Closing Enterprise Deals Pre-Series A

Merve Kitapci, Managing Partner and CGO at ADIN.AI

Learn the strategies for securing global enterprise clients before raising a Series A, including pricing, partnerships, and sales frameworks.

Scaling an Open Source Business

Peter Farkas, CEO of Percona

Gain insights from two decades of experience in growing a successful open source business, covering key aspects like product-market fit and sustainable scaling strategies.

Achieving Success with Lean AI-Powered Teams

Linden Tibbets, CEO and Co-Founder of IFTTT

Explore how small teams can leverage AI to outperform larger competitors and optimize workflows for efficiency.

Navigating the Demo Trap in AI Startups

Jeff Mahler, Co-Founder and CTO of Ambi Robotics

Discover the challenges of transitioning from impressive AI demos to sustainable business models, emphasizing the importance of real-world deployment.

Building Sustainable Open Source Movements

Gregory Kurtzer, CEO and Founder of CIQ

Learn from the experience of creating and scaling open source projects, emphasizing the value of culture and core values in long-term success.

Driving Impactful Healthcare AI Innovation

Vikram Chaudhery, PhD, CEO and Founder of Genoa Ventures

Explore the key factors that differentiate successful healthcare AI companies from the rest, focusing on tangible clinical outcomes and value creation.

Strategies for Technical AI Founders in Fundraising

George Bandarian, Founder and General Partner at Untapped Ventures

Gain insights into what investors look for in technical AI founders, including founder-market fit and the fundraising process.