Where Founders Pitch Their Companies In Front Of Investors, Media, And Industry Leaders.
Media. Investment. Connection.
The Power of the Pitch® Toronto 2026 unites venture capital leaders, financial institutions, and global technology experts to support women founders ready to scale, secure visibility, and access meaningful opportunities for growth.
A highly selective platform connecting women founders to capital, credibility, and national visibility.
Hosted by I Am Unbreakable®, The Power of the Pitch® continues building on the momentum of a nationally recognized platform designed to position women founders directly in front of decision makers.
This experience moves beyond the traditional pitch competition model. It creates direct access to individuals and institutions with the influence, expertise, and capital to accelerate business growth.
This is where preparation meets real opportunity. We are bringing together the rooms, the people, and the visibility that founders need to move forward in a meaningful way.
The Power of the Pitch® Toronto October 26th, 2026 is where visibility, proximity, and positioning come together at a high level. This is a curated room of founders, venture capital, angel investors, financial institutions, media, and industry leaders, all aligned around growth, opportunity, and what comes next. When you are in the right room, conversations shift, connections deepen, and momentum builds in a way that changes trajectory. Secure your seat and step into the level where founders are seen, positioned, and moving forward with intention.
Highly Selective. Limited Spots. National Stage.
The Power of the Pitch® Toronto 2026 is a highly curated experience with limited founder placements to ensure meaningful visibility and direct access to high level decision makers.
Due to the level of exposure, investor access, and media attention, applications are expected to be competitive.
Selection is based on:
An Elite Stage For Serious Founders
Date: October 26, 2026
Time: 11:15 AM – 6:30 PM
Check In: 11:15 AM
Location: The Quay
100 Queens Quay East, 3rd Floor, Toronto
Applications Are Now Open
Selected participants will:
Why This Matters Now
Access to capital, visibility, and strategic networks continues to be a significant barrier for many women founders.
The Power of the Pitch® helps close that gap by creating direct access to the rooms where decisions are made and opportunities are created.
With judges spanning venture capital firms, angel investors from major financial institutions, Silicon Valley technology experts, and nationally recognized business leaders, this is a rare opportunity to be seen by those helping shape the future of business.
Who Should Apply
Applications are open to women founders and entrepreneurs who are:
Limited spots available. Apply early.
Once you submit your application for The Power of The Pitch™, every founder is seen and heard by our panel of judges.
Through a combination of video submissions and progressive live experiences, founders move through a supportive and engaging process designed to help refine their pitch and strengthen their story — even if you are an early-stage founder.
From the full applicant pool, the Top 20 founders will be selected to pitch virtually to our panel of judges.
From there, 10 founders will advance to the live stage in Toronto in October 2026, where they will present their companies in front of investors, media, and leaders from across the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Media. Investment. Connection.
Once selected as part of the Top 10, founders begin working closely with our business advisors and mentors to prepare for the final stage. This preparation includes guidance and coaching in areas such as:
• Storytelling and pitch development
• Pitch execution and investor communication
• Stage presence and public speaking
• Founder positioning and confidence
• Messaging clarity and brand storytelling
• Investor readiness and Q&A preparation
The journey culminates at the finals in February 2027 at The Power of I Am® Summit, where the Top 10 founders will pitch live in front of investors, media, and the broader entrepreneurial community.
Whether you advance to the final stage or not, every founder who participates gains something powerful from the experience:
Dream. Pitch. Rise.
Founder
I Am Unbreakable® Global Media
Business National Lead
The Scotiabank Women Initiative®
Founder & CEO
Women Get On Board
Managing Partner
Anexa Capital & ventureLAB
Wealth Advisor
RBC
Co-Founder/Advisor
Guardian Women™ and Guardian Capital
National Leader, Client Engagement & Deals Partner
PWC
Director, US & Canadian Commercial & Wealth Strategy | Enterprise Lead
BMO for Women
Co-Founder & Dragon
Clearco & Dragons’ Den
This Non-Disclosure & Media Release Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made between the applicant (the “Participant”) and I Am Unbreakable® Global Media Inc. (“IAU”), in connection with participation in The Power of the Pitch program.
The Participant acknowledges that during the application and pitch process, confidential information may be disclosed by IAU or its partners. The Participant agrees not to disclose, reproduce, or use any confidential information except as required for participation in the program. IAU assumes no liability for any loss, damage, or claim arising from participation in the program, including any business outcomes or use of shared information.
By signing this Agreement, the Participant confirms that all materials submitted or presented—including but not limited to photos, slides, ideas, and business concepts—are their original work or are properly licensed. The Participant affirms that their content does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, or other third-party rights.
The Participant agrees to disclose any known or potential conflicts of interest with respect to judges, sponsors, or other applicants. Failure to disclose relevant conflicts may result in disqualification.
The Participant grants IAU the unrestricted right to use, edit, reproduce, and publish any photos, videos, and audio recordings taken as part of the program, in perpetuity, for promotional, marketing, and educational purposes across any media platform. No further approval or compensation is required.
By signing below, the Participant acknowledges they have read and understood the terms above, agree to comply with this Agreement, and confirm their eligibility to participate.
