(External) Virtual Pitch BC | July 29

About this Event

At Volition, we believe that you never know what can come from a conversation. We support entrepreneurs across Canada and beyond by providing space for conversations, connections, and practical skill-building--and that's what our pitch events are all about!

We've hosted 90 pitch events with 5000+ attendees, and we're excited to host this next event, Pitch Event BC!

For this event, we will be holding pitch spots for entrepreneurs from across the province, from rural and remote British Columbia to larger innovation hubs.

LINK TO JOIN: Available upon registration - doors close after 30mins

APPLY TO PITCH BEFORE JULY 22 (more info below): https://forms

What to Expect

On July 29th, join us in cheering on eight entrepreneurs from across British Columbia, who will brave the virtual 'stage' to test out their startup pitch, with the goal of getting strategic feedback from leaders in the Canadian startup ecosystem.

These entrepreneurs will have 3-minutes to present their pitch, in front of an industry panel and 'live' audience.

As an attendee, you will have the opportunity to vote on the audience top pitch, as well as engage with pitchers and panel via polls, Q&A and Live Chat. And, if you feel you can support the pitcher or just want to connect, we'll provide space for that as well.

For our part, we commit to creating a comfortable and engaging space for all who attend.

Who's on the panel?

• Paul Brassard (your Host!), Managing Partner of Volition

Who is this event for?

Our Virtual Pitch Events attract upwards of 100 engaged audience members keen to learn and make solid connections. This includes:

• Entrepreneurs (and aspiring ones)
• Investors
• Educators
• Students
• Ecosystem supporters and service providers
• ...and those who are just plain curious

The pitchers: Startups, early to growth stage, looking for practical experience presenting their 3-minute startup pitch. This is a great opportunity to test your message and gain feedback and tactical tips from industry leaders in entrepreneurship.

Your run of show

Room will be open 5 minutes before 'doors'

13:00 - 13:15 PT | 16:00-16:15 ET - Check-in and Opening Remarks

13:15 - 14:45 PT | 16:15 - 17:45 ET - Pitch and Presentations

14:45 - 15:00 PT | 17:45 - 18:00 ET - Audience vote on Top Pitch and Wrap Up

NOTE: doors close after 30 minutes

Pitch application [APPLY BY MIDNIGHT (PT) JULY 22]

If you are applying to pitch, you do not need to register for a ticket as well. Follow this link to apply to pitch; you will receive a confirmation email regarding your application within 72 hours.

NOTES:

• We will be accepting applications from entrepreneurs all across British Columbia and will strive for geographic diversity.
• You can be at any stage (ideation to growth) and in any vertical/industry

Audience tickets

Tickets for this event are 'pay what you can' to ensure that the event is accessible to all.

As a small business, your support is greatly appreciated. Proceeds help to ensure that we can continue to cover costs for our monthly events, including support for our team and the cost of the event platform.

Words from past attendees:

"Thanks for hosting a really great event today in Amsterdam! I've attended many many pitch events and I thought today's was in its own class as far as comfortable environment and constructive feedback for the pitchers." - Kelly Adam

“I really enjoyed the event and found it incredibly useful. I was actually pitching for my non profit again [the next weekend] and won an award which includes a cash prize for the organization, and I think the feedback I got from the Volition event was really instrumental in helping me improve my pitch for that. So thank you!!” - Women’s Pitch Night Amsterdam runner-up

"I‘m really thankful to have had the opportunity to pitch at Volition Pitch Nights because that really changed the course of my pitching career. I never thought I would be so comfortable pitching. I definitely recommend the pitch nights to every entrepreneur!" - Andrei Matei, Founfer of Robbox