At Early Stage in Boston, Massachusetts, on April 25, 2024, TechCrunch will gather some of the startup world’s leading companies — but our partners provide more than just financial support. Their presence at Early Stage gives new and prospective founders the tools, knowledge and community they need to build a successful startup.

At 10:05 a.m., Fidelity will present “Preparing to Raise: Cap Table Best Practices to Help You Close Fast.” So if you’re preparing to raise money to fuel your startup, don’t miss this session. You’ll leave armed with tangible, actionable guidance.

Join Sand Technologies at 2:55 p.m. for their insightful session “How to Evolve Your Tech and Staff Strategies for Future Rounds.” They promise you’ll walk away with actionable insights to overcome skills gaps, maximize the productivity of small teams, and ensure you build the agility to adapt quickly to meet market and investor demands.

More passionate partners at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024

Head to the Expo floor and get your meet-and-greet on with these four partners. You never know where a quick conversation might lead:

• Rezoomex: AI-based applicant tracking software solution.
• Zeni: AI-powered bookkeeping updates your books daily, gives you access to real-time insights, and offers personalized support from experts — all on a single platform.
• Teknos Associates: Global valuation and advisory services.
• TalentPair: Everyone has talent. Multiply it in the world’s largest hiring community.

We could not be happier to also welcome Startup Station, PowerUp, Visible Hands, and 500 Global — and the expertise they bring — to Early Stage. Thank you to all our sponsors for their support of Early Stage and the startup community.