Masters of Scale Summit: Early Stage Founders Program 2026

Masters of Scale Summit: Early Stage Founders Program 2026 took place October 20–22, 2026.

The 2026 program reported 800 hand-selected attendees.

It was held at Masters of Scale Summit.

The published audience included unicorn-company executives, investors and board members, global public company executives, nonprofit and cultural organisation executives, and artists, scientists, and cultural icons.

It was most useful for founders who wanted access to investors and senior executives, since the 800 hand-selected attendees were billed as including 20% investors and board members and 20% unicorn-company executives, and the speakers included Reid Hoffman, Reed Hastings and Matthew Prince. Founders seeking hands-on operational training or a large vendor floor would have got less from it, because the mix leaned toward high-profile conversations and a selective, invitation-style audience rather than skills workshops.

Attendees at founder and investor summits usually wear smart casual, such as tailored trousers or jeans with a blazer or nice knit, and comfortable shoes for long days.