Pitch Rodeo: Back in the Saddle – Where Startups Meet Tough Love
Welcome Back to the Pitch Rodeo
Dust off your boots—the wildest pitch event at Vancouver Startup Week is back, where startups meet "tough love."
Last year, this was one of the most registered sessions at VSW — secure your spot before it’s gone! 🚀
Once again, We are proud to be an official partner of Vancouver Startup Week 2026.
⚠️ Please note:
• If you are a VSW All-Access Pass holder, you can access for free on a first-come, first-served basis. No registration here is required.
• If you are a NON-VSW pass holder, please register through this page!
🎟️ If you would like to purchase a VSW 2026 All-Access Pass, you can do so online using our 20% off promo code: CONVERGENCE20 .
Pitch Rodeo isn't your typical polite demo day; it’s a live pressure test where selected early-stage founders deliver raw pitches to a panel of seasoned experts.
Whether you’re the one in the hot seat or watching from the stands, you’ll go behind the scenes of real-world deal dynamics to see what investors actually care about—and what they don't.
It’s the ultimate masterclass for founders gearing up to fundraise, first-time entrepreneurs looking to learn from the "hot seat," and startup enthusiasts who want a front-row seat to the grit of the Vancouver ecosystem.
🏇 Pitch Wranglers
🗣️ Diraj Goel – Founder & Managing Partner, GetFresh Ventures
🗣️ Facilitated by Matthew Housser – Co-founder, Convergence | CEO & Co-founder, Simuhealth
🐴 The House Rules
No Soft Landings:
Our advisors aren't here to pat you on the back; they’re here to help you stay on the horse. Expect honest, unfiltered "Tough Love."
Keep it Tight:
You’ve got a limited clock. If you wander off-trail, the buzzer will find you.
Respect the Herd:
We’re all here to learn. Whether you’re in the hot seat or the audience, take the feedback and run with it.
No Spitting, No Biting:
Keep the pitches professional and the feedback constructive (even when it stings).
Come for the sharp insights, stay for the high-value networking, and leave with a pitch that can actually survive the wild.
Ready to ride?
👉 Sign up NOW to pitch or attend!
🏇 Sponsored By
Elevyn Consulting – A boutique firm specialized in maximizing non-dilutive capital, Elevyn Consulting bridges the gap between complex engineering and tax compliance to deliver high-yield, audit-proof SR&ED and R&D tax credit claims.
✒️ CONSENT
By registering for this event, you agree that:
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Your registration information will be shared with event organizers, speakers, and sponsors.
🏢 VENUE INTRO
Convergence is a hub for innovation, alongside its sister companies Pixel Ramen (UX Research & Design) and Giant Leap (AI R&D studio). Together, they craft award-winning digital solutions for businesses and public sector organizations.