Pitch Rodeo LIVE: Where Startups Meet Tough Love
For early-stage founders ready to test their pitch in the wild.
Think your pitch is ready for investors? Let’s find out.
In collaboration with Vancouver Startup Week, we are organizing Pitch Rodeo LIVE – it's not your average demo day. It’s a pressure test – a raw, high-impact session where selected founders deliver live pitches and get real-time, no-fluff feedback from experts.
This is your shot to sharpen your pitch, challenge your assumptions, and get inside the mind of a seasoned investor – all in front of a live (but friendly!) audience.
Whether you're pitching or just tuning in, you’ll leave with sharper insights, practical takeaways, and a better pitch.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
✅ Live Pitches from early-stage founders
✅ Direct, Interactive Feedback from experts
✅ Pitch do’s, don’ts, and power moves
✅ Networking with founders, investors, and startup operators
SPEAKERS
🗣️ Diraj Goel – Founder & Managing Partner, GetFresh Ventures
🗣️ Moderated by Matthew Housser – Co-founder, Convergence | CEO & Co-founder, Simuhealth
AGENDA
📝 4:00PM Doors Open + Networking
📝 4:30PM Opening Remarks
📝 4:40PM Founders Pitch + Live Feedback
📝 5:40PM Q&A
📝 6:00PM Networking
*Subject to change
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
🌱 Early-stage founders gearing up to fundraise
🌱 First-time founders looking to learn from the hot seat
🌱 Startup enthusiasts who want a front-row seat to real-world pitch dynamics
Ready to ride?
👉 Sign up NOW to pitch or attend! 🎟️
⚠️⚠️ Convergence is proud to be an official partner of Vancouver Startup Week 2025. This event is part of the VSW 2025 calendar and is offered for free to VSW All-Access Pass holders on a first come first served basis (limited number of seats.) Purchase a VSW All-Access Pass here with a code VSWxConvergence20 to get 20% off! ⚠️⚠️
✒️ CONSENT
Please note that photographs and videos will be taken during the event for marketing purposes. By registering for this event, you consent to appearing in such media without the express written permission of those who are included in the photographs and videos.
You also agree to have registration information shared by the event organizers.
🏢 VENUE INTRO
Convergence is a hub for innovation, alongside its sister companies Pixel Ramen (UX Research & Design) and Giant Leap (Machine Learning as a Service). Together, they craft award-winning digital solutions for businesses and public sector organizations.