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Being a founder often feels like you\u2019re building the plane midflight. You\u2019re juggling fundraising, product-market fit, marketing strategy, hiring \u2014 while quietly wondering if you\u2019re even doing it right.<\/p>\n
TechCrunch AllStage 2025<\/a>, which is happening on July 15 at the SoWa Power Station in Boston, is built to answer those questions. Whether you\u2019re pitching VCs, recruiting a killer team, or trying to make sense of your startup\u2019s finances (and your own), All Stage offers actionable insights from people who\u2019ve lived it. Expect main-stage conversations, deep-dive workshops, and tactical networking designed to help you scale with confidence.<\/p>\n One of the voices you\u2019ll want to hear from is Jason Kraus, founder of Prepare 4 VC<\/a> and one of the most committed startup ecosystem builders out there.<\/p>\n We\u2019re also still offering Early Bird pricing for TechCrunch All Stage, with founder passes discounted $210, investor passes available at a $200 discount, and students getting a chance to attend for just $99. Check out the best option for you and your team right here<\/a>!<\/p>\n Because he\u2019s made a career out of helping founders break through.<\/p>\n Kraus launched his first company in college, and he\u2019s never looked back. Through Prepare 4 VC, he\u2019s worked with thousands of early-stage entrepreneurs across the globe, helping them sharpen their pitch, validate their market, and get investor-ready. He\u2019s also a partner at the EQx Fund<\/a> and Equity Venture Partners<\/a>, where he helps founders explore new, often overlooked funding pathways.<\/p>\n But Kraus\u2019 impact goes beyond capital strategy. He\u2019s the engine behind founder communities like Startup Grind Boston<\/a>, Startup Weekend<\/a>, and the Startup Oasis Network<\/a>, and he built the Breakthrough Program, a 10-week journey that helps founders get past execution bottlenecks and build real traction.<\/p>\n Techcrunch event<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBerkeley, CA<\/span> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t In short: Kraus knows how to turn early-stage chaos into momentum. His book \u201cVenture Forward<\/a>\u201d captures hard-won lessons from the startup trenches, and his approach is always founder-first.<\/p>\n Kraus\u2019 session at All Stage will give you a tactical playbook for navigating early-stage challenges. Whether you\u2019re figuring out your positioning, trying to impress investors, or just need help getting out of your own head \u2014 this is a conversation you\u2019ll want a seat for.<\/p>\n TechCrunch All Stage<\/a> is where ambitious founders go to find direction, community, and game-changing insight. Early Bird tickets won\u2019t last forever, though, and they\u2019re moving quickly.<\/p>\nWhy is Kraus speaking at All Stage?<\/h2>\n
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