Get ready to amplify your TechCrunch All Stage 2025 experience with the electrifying lineup of Side Events taking Boston by storm during the week of July 13–19.
As the countdown to TC All Stage begins, we’re thrilled to share our Side Events lineup, where you can foster meaningful connections within the vibrant Boston tech community. Whether you’re a seasoned industry pro or a budding entrepreneur, our Side Events promise an unforgettable week filled with networking opportunities, innovation showcases, and engaging conversations. So mark your calendars, secure your spot, and dive into the excitement of TC All Stage Week like never before!
Quick Side Event disclaimers:
- Registering/RSVPing to a Side Event does not grant you access/ticket/badge to the main TC All Stage 2025 conference on July 15.
- Each event is organized and operated solely by a host (i.e., not TC Media International or any of its affiliates or brands, including TechCrunch).
- Attendance is 18+ minimum and some venues are 21+ only.
- Side Events are open to the public unless specified.
- Please register/RSVP for any of the Side Events you want to attend.
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 life can be a lonely journey — this is a night to come together, have some fun, and remember you’re not alone in riding the roller coaster of building. Just founders sharing real stories and the lessons they learned the hard way.
– Drinks and food
– Networking
– Real founders, real stories
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 group of founders for a fast-paced, 30-minute fireside chat for tech founders. We’ll cover what matters most right now, from an economic update to breaking down QSBS stock, equity structures, and insights from the proposed One Big Beautiful Bill.
You’ll also hear directly from startup founders as they share lessons learned, growth strategies, and how they’re building in today’s evolving landscape.
Join us for candid conversation, real takeaways, and meaningful connections with fellow tech entrepreneurs in a high-energy, founder-first setting.
Start your TechCrunch Boston experience with an impactful fireside chat covering today’s economic climate, QSBS, equity insights, and real-world advice from startup leaders.
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 of networking, insightful discussions, and cultural celebration. Connect with South Asian entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals, and explore the vibrant contributions of the South Asian community across various industries. More details on our registration page!
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! Calling all women in tech, allies, friends, and partners!
Join our Women Tech Meetup: Raising on Your Terms, hosted by Techstars and Venture Lane, as an official Side Event of TechCrunch All Stage.
Enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks, engaging conversations, networking, and a beautiful venue 🌟
Additionally, we will host a panel discussion on fundraising, venture capital, and the challenges that female founders face on their journey to building successful companies, along with strategies to overcome them. Agenda listed on our registration page.
July 16
Founders Breakfast: Boston Edition
Hosted by: Puzzle and Fidelity Private Shares
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ET
Come hungry. Leave inspired.
Building a startup is a wild ride — so let’s hit pause and and connect over great food and even better company 🍽️☕
Join us for our special breakfast as a Side Event of TechCrunch All Stage, designed for founders navigating the highs and lows of scaling, fundraising, and everything in between. Co-hosted by Puzzle and Fidelity Private Shares.
Swap lessons learned and insider tips, biggest wins and toughest challenges, as well as fresh perspectives with fellow founders who truly get it.
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 is the grand finale of the Prepare 4 VC Breakthrough Program — a 10-week founder acceleration journey that pushes beyond theory into transformative action. This isn’t a demo day. This is a celebration of resilience, growth, and traction.
You’re invited to witness 10 bold, ambitious founding teams as they take the stage to share:
– Their pitch-ready ventures.
– Personal breakthrough moments.
– Traction gained through the program.
– The next big leaps they’re preparing for.
All framed by the powerful community of mentors, investors, and partners who made it possible.
Product Design Happy Hour
Hosted by: Onshape by PTC
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. ET
Join us for our next Happy Hour event with early-stage founders, top investors, and engineers shaping the future of product design.
Hear from Jon Hirschtick and John McEleney, co-founders of SolidWorks and Onshape, in a panel session on building, scaling, and fundraising for venture-backed startups. Plus, hear firsthand from AWS on how to build scalable, secure infrastructure for your startup.
Whether you’re in Boston for TechCrunch All Stage or building your breakthrough product, you won’t want to miss this!
Æthos AI Salon
Hosted by: Æthos Foundation
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. ET
Join our ecosystem for an evening of guiding society towards AI that truly serve humanity, and for drinks.
An entrepreneur, a professor, and a public servant walk into a bar… Come see whether they walk out with a new understanding of what makes AI responsible.
Æthos has built AI startup hubs in Boston and Berlin over the past year around a mission to construct strong practical norms for ethical AI. We bring together start ups with leaders from government, big tech, academia, and investment to build these norms.
The usual place, unusual people: the best minds Boston has to offer on July 16th.
Scaling Teams Effectively : Interactive Panel Discussion x Networking
Hosted by: Remotesome and Deel
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. ET
Unlock the secrets to building high-performing teams and scaling your startup with confidence. Join us for Scaling Teams Efficiently — an exclusive event bringing together leaders from top venture capital firms and growth-stage startups to share their unfiltered experiences on what truly drives success after funding rounds.
You can find more info on expectations, agenda, etc., on our registration page.
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
Please join us for this engaging panel discussion with local thought leaders about best practices to engage with universities to empower business growth. After the panel, there will be an opportunity to network with fellow founders, university representatives, and students. Please come prepared for a lively discussion with an open mind and lots of questions!
