Boston Side Events at TechCrunch All Stage: Highlighting Fidelity Private Shares, Women Tech Meetup, Prepare 4 VC, and More!
Get ready to enhance your TechCrunch All Stage 2025 experience with a thrilling array of Side Events that will transform Boston from July 13–19.
As we approach TC All Stage, we are thrilled to announce our Side Events, offering you the opportunity to forge meaningful connections within the vibrant Boston tech community. Whether you’re an industry veteran or a budding entrepreneur, our Side Events promise an unforgettable week filled with networking opportunities, innovation displays, and inspiring discussions. Mark your calendars, secure your spot, and dive into the excitement of TC All Stage Week like never before!
Key Side Event Disclaimers:
- RSVPing for a Side Event does not grant access to the main TC All Stage 2025 conference on July 15.
- Each event is organized solely by its host (neither TC Media International nor its affiliates, including TechCrunch, are involved).
- The minimum age for attendance is 18+, with some venues restricted to 21+ only.
- Side Events are generally open to the public unless otherwise specified.
- Please ensure to register/RSVP for any Side Events you wish to join.
July 14
Startup Confessions: A Night of Founder Stories
Hosted by: Palm Venture Studios
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET
The startup journey can often feel lonely; this evening offers a chance to come together, have some fun, and remind ourselves that we’re all in this together as we pursue our dreams. Founders will share genuine experiences and the invaluable lessons learned along the way.
– Food and beverages
– Networking opportunities
– Authentic founders, authentic stories
REGISTER HERE
Tech Founders Fireside Chat
Hosted by: Withum
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET
Kick off TechCrunch Boston with Withum, UBS, and a dynamic panel of founders for a lively, 30-minute fireside chat aimed at tech entrepreneurs. We’ll cover critical topics, from economic trends to explanations of QSBS stock and equity structures, along with highlights from the proposed One Big Beautiful Bill.
Hear directly from experienced startup founders as they share crucial lessons, growth tactics, and how they are navigating today’s shifting landscape.
Join us for an interactive dialogue, actionable insights, and valuable networking with fellow tech entrepreneurs in a vibrant, founder-focused environment.
Start your TechCrunch Boston experience with a powerful fireside chat that discusses the current economic landscape, QSBS challenges, and practical advice from leading startup founders.
REGISTER HERE
July 15
South Asian Collective
Hosted by: American South Asian Network (ASAN)
Time: 5:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ET
Join us for an engaging evening filled with networking, meaningful conversations, and a celebration of culture. Connect with South Asian entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals while appreciating the substantial contributions of the South Asian community across various sectors. More details can be found on our registration page!
REGISTER HERE
Women Tech Meetup: Raising on Your Terms
Hosted by: Women Tech Meetup, Techstars, Puzzle, and Venture Lane
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. ET
Boston, we are inviting all women in tech, allies, friends, and supporters!
Participate in the Women Tech Meetup: Raising on Your Terms, a highlighted Side Event of TechCrunch All Stage.
Enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks, engaging conversations, networking opportunities, and a welcoming venue 🌟
We will host a panel discussion focusing on fundraising, venture capital, and the challenges faced by female founders in creating successful companies, along with strategies to tackle these challenges. Check our registration page for the detailed agenda.
REGISTER HERE
July 16
Founders Breakfast: Boston Edition
Hosted by: Puzzle and Fidelity Private Shares
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ET
Come ready to enjoy a meal and leave inspired.
Building a startup is an exhilarating journey — let’s take a moment to connect over delicious food and even better company 🍽️☕
Join us for an exclusive breakfast, part of TechCrunch All Stage, specifically designed for founders navigating the trials of growth, fundraising, and more. Co-hosted by Puzzle and Fidelity Private Shares.
Share lessons learned and insider knowledge, celebrate wins, discuss challenges, and gain fresh insights from fellow founders who relate to your journey.
REGISTER HERE
Breakthrough Summit: Prepare 4 VC Graduation & Showcase
Hosted by: Prepare 4 VC
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET
The Breakthrough Summit signifies the culmination of the Prepare 4 VC Breakthrough Program — a 10-week founder acceleration initiative evolving from theory to practical outcomes. This isn’t merely a demo day; it’s a celebration of resilience, growth, and achievement.
You’re invited to witness 10 bold, driven founding teams as they share:
– Their pitch-ready ventures.
– Personal moments of transformational breakthroughs.
– Accomplishments gained throughout the program.
– The significant next steps they aim for.
All within a framework of a supportive community of mentors, investors, and partners who have made this possible.
REGISTER HERE
Product Design Happy Hour
Hosted by: Onshape by PTC
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. ET
Join us for an upcoming Happy Hour event that features early-stage founders, top-tier investors, and engineers shaping the future of product design.
Listen to Jon Hirschtick and John McEleney, co-founders of SolidWorks and Onshape, in a panel discussion about building, scaling, and fundraising in venture-backed startups. Additionally, hear directly from AWS on how to establish scalable, secure infrastructure for your startup.
Whether you are in Boston for TechCrunch All Stage or working on your innovative product, this is an event you won’t want to overlook!
REGISTER HERE
Æthos AI Salon
Hosted by: Æthos Foundation
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. ET
Join our community for an evening focused on advancing societal progress through AI that serves humanity, accompanied by refreshments.
An entrepreneur, a professor, and a public servant walk into a bar… Let’s see what new perspectives on responsible AI they leave with.
Æthos has been establishing AI startup hubs in Boston and Berlin over the past year, driving its mission to create robust ethical norms for AI development. We connect startups with leaders from government, major tech firms, academia, and investment sectors to shape these norms.
Join us in our usual spot for an evening with remarkable people: the brightest minds Boston has to offer on July 16th.
REGISTER HERE
Scaling Teams Effectively: Interactive Panel Discussion x Networking
Hosted by: Remotesome and Deel
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. ET
Explore the secrets to constructing high-performing teams and scaling your startup confidently. Join us for Scaling Teams Effectively — a unique event bringing together leaders from top venture capital firms and growth-stage startups to share their candid insights on what truly drives post-funding success.
For further details about expectations, agendas, and more, visit our registration page.
REGISTER HERE
July 17
Women in Business — Networked for Growth: Female Founders Harnessing Campus Connections
Hosted by: Northeastern University College of Arts, Media and Design
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET
Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring local thought leaders as we discuss best practices for engaging with universities to enhance business growth. After the panel, there will be networking sessions with fellow founders, university representatives, and students. Bring an open mind and lots of questions for an interactive discussion!
REGISTER HERE
