Elevate AI: Road to Web Summit Vancouver
Elevate AI: Road to Web Summit Vancouver is a high-impact event designed to prepare BC’s top AI companies for Web Summit 2025, featuring AI startup showcases, a Go-to-Market Readiness Panel, a How to Pitch Your AI Company session, and strategic networking.
Whether you’re looking to attract investment, secure partnerships, or gain global exposure, this event will equip you with the insights, connections, and strategies to elevate BC AI on the world stage.
Panel: How to Pitch Your AI Company
In this session, panelists will discuss the current state of AI funding (dilutive and non-dilutive), and provide advice specific to AI companies on how to prepare for fundraising, what matters (and what doesn’t matter!), and how AI companies must differentiate themselves when seeking and pitching for funding.
Speakers:
🔹 Cameron Burke, Partner, Fort Capital A strategic advisor and investor who helps scale innovative companies across North America, with deep expertise in B2B SaaS and emerging tech.
🔹 Peter Mueller, Co-Founder & General Partner, BreakwaterVC A seasoned early-stage investor based in Seattle, Peter has a long history of investing in and supporting the BC startup and AI ecosystem.
🔹 Rochelle Grayson, Founder, Mosaic Accelerator | Co-Founder, Circles of AI An award-winning keynote speaker and educator in AI, data, and entrepreneurship—Rochelle is shaping the future of DEI-driven tech.
🔹 Rob Goehring, Executive Director of AI Network of BC (Panel Moderator) A serial entrepreneur with 25+ years building and scaling companies across AI, SaaS, and cybersecurity.
Panel: Go To Market Readiness for AI Companies
In this session, panelists will provide real-world insights and recommendations on how AI companies must approach their go to market activities, including: What is different for AI companies? What kinds of data privacy and security should I be ready for? What are some tips to help accelerate GTM success?
Speakers:
🔹 Anastasia Hambali, Strategic Partnerships, Boast With deep roots in startup ecosystems, Anastasia connects founders to capital, grants, and growth through her work at Boast.
🔹 Diraj Goel, Managing Partner, Get Fresh Ventures An operator turned investor, Diraj helps early-stage founders nail their GTM strategy and build scalable growth models.
🔹 Garry Chan, Founder, AI Partnership Corp A startup CTO, mentor, and GTM strategist who transforms technical products into market-ready successes.
🔹 Sam Chan, VP of Programs, Launch Academy (Panel Moderator) A startup veteran who's helped hundreds of founders scale, fundraise, and enter new markets across North America and Asia.
Networking & Refreshments: The networking session provides opportunities to connect with industry leaders, investors, and peers, opening doors to new collaborations. It’s a chance to share ideas, gain insights, and stay informed about the latest trends in AI and technology.
Companies coming to Demo :
VIP Demo Companies
Novarc Technologies Inc. – Automated welding robots for pipe fabrication.
Intelligent Project Solutions Inc. (IPS) – AI-powered digital data platform for industrial transformation.
SenseNet Technologies Inc. – Early wildfire detection through AI and sensors.
Frontly – No-code custom software builder using AI.
Workforce Wellness Inc. – AIOS platform for automating healthcare operations.
Railtown AI – Langtracks: Autonomous AI framework for task execution.
Soshianest Enterprise Miner Inc. – AI-powered decision-making for global supply chains.
Drive Hockey Analytics – AI performance data for athletes at all levels.
whatifi – Visual “what if” scenario modeling for businesses.
Eduraah – AI-based personalized education and career guidance.
Onliweb – AI-generated consulting web pages, no code needed.
Atomic47 Labs Incorporated – Venture lab for tech products and startups.
INETCO – AI-powered fraud and cybersecurity protection platform.
Pod Demo Companies
Indigenomics Institute – AI-powered Indigenous economic intelligence platform.
Defang – One-command app deployment to any cloud.
221A – Building digital infrastructure for data justice and community-led ecosystems.
Be Pacific – Global ecosystem and platform for founders and investors.
Glüxkind – Smart AI-powered baby stroller and parenting tech.
Broadsight – AI workspace for media management and issue response.
FuseForward Corp. – AI analytics platform for infrastructure optimization.
Voronoi Health Analytics Inc. – AI quantification for PET-CT scans.
Planview – AI-assisted project and strategy management tools.
Caseway – Legal document generation and review powered by AI-trained court data.
Sponsors
BOAST: Boast.AI platform helps startups and innovators unlock the full potential of their R&D through AI-powered tax credit claims—turning your development efforts into real, reinvest-able capital.
Richards Buell Sutton LLP: Richards Buell Sutton LLP is one of the BC's oldest firm with a history of over 150 years of delivering practical, quality, and cost-effective legal services to the community since 1871.
This event is brought to you by the AI Network of BC and Vancouver AI Summit, in partnership with Northeastern University, and with support from InnovateBC!