#VTJTalks: Web Summit Pitch Practice for Tech Entrepreneurs
#VTJTalks: Web Summit Pitch Practice for Tech Entrepreneurs
Are you a founder prepping for Web Summit? Or just want to sharpen your pitch in front of a crowd?
Join us for a fast-paced, no-fluff evening of 1-minute pitches, real-time feedback, and friendly competition—all in front of a live audience.
Here’s how it works:
🚀 Up to 15 founders take the mic
⏱ 1-minute pitch (NO SLIDES) + 3 minutes of feedback from:
Casey Lau, Executive Vice President, Asia Pacific at Web Summit
Kate Bouchard, CEO & Founder of Loba and Principal of Armature Collective
William Johnson, Vice President of Strategy at Overstory Media Group and Founder of Vancouver Tech Journal
🙌 Live audience voting
🏆 A winner will be crowned—and yes, there’s a prize!
**Note, the audience is not necessarily investors. It's not a fundraising event. This event is just for anyone in tech who wants to get better at telling their story.**
Whether you’re pitching or spectating, you’ll walk away with fresh insights, founder inspiration, and new connections just in time for Web Summit Vancouver.
📝 APPLY TO PITCH 📝
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 5. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and all applicants will be notified by May 7 at the latest.
Thank you to our Presenting Partner:
Contact Nicole Hsueh to sponsor this event: nicole@vantechjournal.com
Overview:
#VTJTalks: Web Summit Pitch Practice for Tech Entrepreneurs
When: Tuesday, May 13
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Where: Convergence
Tickets: Prices vary
VTJ Members get 50% off events. Check your Member newsletter for the signup code.
Agenda:
5:00-5:30pm Networking
5:30-6:30pm Panel Discussion with Q&A
6:30-7:00pm More Networking!
Questions? Contact Nicole Hsueh (nicole@vantechjournal.com)
Thank you to our supporting sponsors!
Venue Partner: Convergence
A huge thank you to all of our core sponsors — who continuously support our events. Your contributions are pivotal in helping us drive impact in Vancouver’s tech ecosystem and bring together the community.
Interested in partnering with us? Contact Nicole at nicole@vantechjournal.com