June was a standout month for us, centred around the much-anticipated Demo Day! Our Cohort 17 founders from the Accelerator program impressed us with their dedication and outstanding presentations. This year, we amped up the excitement by hosting two Demo Days: one spotlighting the innovative brands from Western Canada and another featuring the accomplished entrepreneurs from the East. Both events were a testament to the hard work and ingenuity of our founders, who delivered compelling pitches that earned applause from the audience.
Dive into the highlights and behind-the-scenes moments from this memorable month!
Demo Day West: Celebrating Success in Calgary
On Wednesday, June 19, our Western founders from Cohort 17 came together in Calgary for a remarkable graduation event. These up-and-coming food and beverage innovators showcased their brands in front of an audience packed with industry leaders, including top retail buyers, distributors, brokers, and an esteemed panel of judges.
The expert panel included Gary Hughes, Local Development Manager at Sobeys; Glen Price, CEO of Sunterra Market; Ken Bautista, Founder of Makespace and Flightpath Ventures; and Charlene Butler, Angel Investor.
Congratulations to the standout brands at Demo Day West:
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