Startup Lightning Jam
We’re creating space for builders to show up, speak up, and get real feedback.
Whether you’re building something in AI, SaaS, hardware, wellness, fashion tech—anything goes. If you have a product, prototype, or even just an idea you’re exploring, this is your moment.
🎤 Open Mic for Founders:
2-minute pitch (with or without slides)
Real-time audience feedback
Have a slide? Great. No slide? That’s cool too.
No product? No problem. Idea or prototype stage is welcome.
Limited Spots available.
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This can be yours......
👥 You Should Pitch If You're:
Working on any kind of startup (AI not required!)
In ideation, MVP, or early traction phase
Looking to get your idea in front of a supportive, tech-forward audience
Wanting to gain real-time feedback and validate product-market fit with a live audience of founders, techies, and potential users
👉 Sign up to pitch by May 15 (Spots are limited)
🎯 Featured Talk:
"How AI is Reshaping SaaS – From Buzz to ROI"
🗣️ Speaker: Parth Gargish
Founder of SaaSNxt | AI Growth Strategist at Netsmartz
www.netsmartz.com, www.saasnxt.com
Parth shares tactical insights from scaling AI-powered SaaS solutions and advising early-stage founders on how to turn tech into traction.
📌 Why You Should Attend
Get inspired by real startup stories and challenges
Validate your own idea in front of a smart, engaged crowd
Learn from Parth's hard-earned insights as a founder and strategist
Make meaningful connections in Vancouver’s startup ecosystem
AI Summit Vancouver is proud to be an official partner of Vancouver Startup Week 2025. This event is part of the VSW 2025 calendar and is offered for free to VSW All-Access Pass holders on a first come first served basis (limited number of seats.)
If you would like to purchase a VSW All-Access Pass, you can do so online at www.vanstartupweek.ca using our 20% off promo code: VSWxAISV20