​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.