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2021 Battle of the Pitch Decks: Okanagan

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM) (PDT)

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Battle of the Pitch Decks is back, and this time the competition is not only crossing regional borders, but provincial ones too! Join us virtually in Vancouver, Whitehorse, Victoria and the Okanagan as three startups pitch-off in their cities for local prizes, followed by each city winner battling it out in the finale for ultimate bragging rights!

Battle Schedule:

  • March 11: Vancouver
  • March 31: Whitehorse
  • April 21: Victoria
  • May 5: Okanagan
  • June 2: Finale (1 startup winner from each city)

Each Startup will have 7 minutes to share their pitch deck with the virtual audience and panel of judges. The winner will be decided by the end of the event following panel feedback. 

If you’re an entrepreneur, an investor or just a big fan of the competitors - make sure you register and tune in to learn more about each company, and hear from the judges on how they all did - this is an educational event like no other!

Sponsorship opportunities are available, contact tbousfield@viatec.ca

Presented by: Capital Investment Network and VIATEC in Victoria, Angel Forum in Vancouver, Accelerate Okanagan in Kelowna and Start Yukon in Whitehorse.

May 5 Startups:

Acterra Tech
Actera is the exclusive biostimulant co-marketed worldwide with the Bio-Agtive Method for crp production. While producers are seeding or spraying crops, they capture and solubilize biodiesel emissions and simultaneously apply the solution to soil or plant leaves, saving farmers up to $100/acre/year. 

Sacral Solutions
Back pain is a $93 billion problem annually in North America, affecting North Americans by age 50. Sacral Solutions is developing an innovative seat topper that properly and safely aligns the users spine to treat and prevent back pain. 

Back to Earth
Back to Earth has a reputation as a modern day apothecary, distributing medicinal, soothing, and healing plant-based products of the highest quality. We research and develop healing blends from the best sources available in order to provide quality, organic, toxin-free herbal and medicinal products. 

Judges:

Erin Alexander (WEL Vancouver), Steve Konishita (Start Yukon), Carollynn Schafer (Accelerate Okanagan), Pieter Dorsman (Angel Forum), Robert Bennett (VIATEC), Stephanie Andrews (Capital Investment Network).

Register through Eventbrite. Zoom link for each event will be emailed 24 hours in advance.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2021-battle-of-the-pitch-decks-tickets-142019240371 

 

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021 (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM) (PDT)
Multi Day Event Series: March 11: Vancouver, March 31: Whitehorse, April 21: Victoria, May 5: Okanagan, June 2: Finale
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