Akatos x Builders Club: DEMO DAY

​Akatos × Builders Club present: The Akatos Arena - DEMO DAY

​Most talented people don't lack ideas or ability. They lack urgency.

​Two weeks ago, we gathered 35 builders in a room in Waterloo and told them to ship something real. What followed were late nights, hard pivots, and the kind of breakthroughs that only happen when talented people push each other forward.

​Today, they'll show you what they built.

​Every participant gets 2 minutes. What they started with, what they built, and where they're going.

​Come see what's possible when talented people are given urgency.

​The Agenda

​12:30PM Doors Open
1:00 – 1:15PM Opening Remarks
1:15 – 2:00PM Demos
2:00 – 2:20PM Judging
2:30 - 2:40PM Ceremony
3:00PM Event Ends

​Getting There

​Hosted at Builders Club, 165 King St W, Kitchener, 3rd floor. If the door is locked on arrival, buzz #302.

​About Akatos

​Akatos is Waterloo's first founder residency. Since opening our doors in September 2025, 10+ teams in our community have been funded by YC, PearVC, FR8, and more. The only expectation here is that you make something exceptional.

​About Builders Club

​Builders Club is Waterloo's home for high-agency builders. It is the venue and community at the center of the region's builder culture.