Founding a startup often feels like assembling an airplane mid-flight—it’s stressful, complicated, and always uncertain whether you’re getting it right. Founders find themselves balancing fundraising, trying to achieve product-market fit, crafting marketing strategies, hiring talented teams, and managing finances, usually all at once. To help address these challenges, TechCrunch AllStage 2025 will gather industry experts and entrepreneurial veterans on July 15 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station.
The event is designed to provide clarity, actionable insights, and strategic direction through a combination of main-stage discussions, intensive workshops, and structured networking sessions. Attendees can expect practical advice on topics ranging from capturing investor interest to effective team-building strategies.
Among the key speakers will be Jason Kraus, founder of Prepare 4 VC, who has built a reputation as an influential mentor and ecosystem builder in the startup community. Kraus is particularly known for guiding early-stage entrepreneurs through the crucial transition from uncertainty to sustainable momentum. Over the course of his career, he has impacted thousands of startups globally through Prepare 4 VC, helping entrepreneurs refine their pitches, validate market assumptions, and become investment-ready.
Alongside his involvement with startups individually, Kraus is also an active investor. He’s a partner at Equity Venture Partners and the EQx Fund, where he regularly helps entrepreneurs identify unconventional and often overlooked funding strategies.
Beyond funding, Kraus has made significant contributions to startup communities, having organized and participated in initiatives like Startup Grind Boston, Startup Weekend, and the Startup Oasis Network. His “Breakthrough Program” is another example—it’s an intensive 10-week course structured specifically to address critical execution barriers and drive measurable growth and traction for founders.
Additionally, Kraus has published a book, “Venture Forward,” distilling lessons learned directly from the entrepreneurial journey, which embodies his founder-first approach.
At TechCrunch AllStage, Kraus’s session will deliver focused, tactical strategies for overcoming early-stage obstacles. His presentation will cover the essentials of positioning, investor communication, and the mental game of entrepreneurial resilience—making it an unmissable opportunity for anyone trying to break through early barriers and scale successfully.
For a limited time, new registrants can secure discounted tickets—Founder Passes at $155 and Investor Passes at just $250, both discounted by more than 60% off standard rates. Students can also attend at a reduced rate of $99. Those interested are encouraged to register soon to ensure a place and take advantage of these significant savings.
Ultimately, TechCrunch AllStage 2025 aims to provide ambitious entrepreneurs with the precise tools and connections they need to turn the inevitable chaos of running a startup into forward momentum and meaningful growth.
