The Power Of The Pitch Toronto 2026

The Power of The Pitch Is More Than an Event—It’s a Movement

Something game-changing is happening in the business world—and it’s not just another pitch competition.

It’s a mic-drop moment for women founders who are tired of being underestimated, overlooked, or told to wait their turn.

Introducing The Power of The Pitch, presented by I Am Unbreakable® in partnership with The Scotiabank Women Initiative® —a transformational platform that amplifies women-led businesses and connects them with the people who can help scale their impact, influence, and income.

The Competition Journey:

➡️ Semifinals: October 17th, 2025

The top eight finalists from the initial round will be invited to pitch LIVE at The Power Of The Pitch Semi-final Event. This will be a dynamic, in-person experience where each finalist presents to a curated panel of judges and industry leaders.

The Platform. The Pitch. The Power.

Three winners will be selected based on pitch performance, business potential, innovation, and impact.

Winners will receive A Launchpad for Legends:

• You’ll pitch to a room of elite investors, female venture partners, angel syndicates, media executives, and expert mentors.
• Hear directly from experienced entrepreneurs and investors who’ve scaled their own ventures. The insights you get from this room are not available anywhere else.
• Strategic Introductions: Expect curated, meaningful connections that go beyond handshakes — think strategic partnerships, mentorship, and investment readiness.
• Your pitch will be featured across various platforms, social channels, magazine features, and event highlight reels, helping you establish credibility and attract attention from across industries, including The Scotiabank Women Initiative® and I Am Unbreakable® Global Media
• Whether you win or not, you leave this event with elevated positioning, new confidence, and access to a community of powerhouse women building something legendary.
• Prizes (to be announced)
• Exclusive national media coverage

➡️ Finals: February 27th, 2026 at The Quay in Toronto, Ontario. The top three semifinalists will advance to the Power of The Pitch Finals, hosted live on stage at the I Am Unbreakable® X The Scotiabank Women Initiative® Summit. They’ll compete for additional prizes, next-level brand exposure, partnership opportunities, and long-term business visibility.

Why You Should Apply:

Unparalleled Access
Step into a room with real decision-makers — investors, founders, and executives who have the influence and capital to move your business forward.

Real Feedback. Real Growth.
Receive targeted insights from industry veterans who understand what it takes to scale.

Strategic Visibility:

Position your brand in front of media, investors, and business networks that matter.

High-Stakes Opportunity:

From early-stage traction to national press, this platform offers meaningful, lasting business momentum.

Who This is For:

The Power of The Pitch is for women founders who are:
• Leading innovative businesses at the early or growth stage
• Ready to access capital, mentorship, and high-level visibility
• Committed to scaling and seeking strategic partnerships
• Looking to connect with a powerful network of women in business

How to Apply:

Applications open June 2nd, 2025 and spots are very limited:

Applicants are encouraged to apply early. ALL applicants will receive a pitch opportunity. Finalists will be selected based on business viability, innovation, and pitch execution.

This is not about waiting to be discovered. This is about choosing to lead.

Apply with clarity. Pitch with purpose. Rise with power.

Our Team

Adrianne Fekete

Adrianne Fekete

Founder

I Am Unbreakable® Global Media

Chris McMartin

Chris McMartin

Business National Lead

The Scotiabank Women Initiative®

Dr. Deborah Rosati

Dr. Deborah Rosati

Founder & CEO

Women Get On Board

Dr. Sherry Shannon-Vanstone

Dr. Sherry Shannon-Vanstone

Co-Founder

Women Funding Women Inc.

Chantal McNeily

Chantal McNeily

Wealth Advisor

RBC

Orchid Jahanshahi

Orchid Jahanshahi

Founder

ThinkrBelle Inc.

Micha Choi

Micha Choi

Co-Founder/Advisor

Guardian Women™ and Guardian Capital

The Signature Collection From The Power Of The Pitch

The Signature Collection From The Power Of The Pitch Designed to Accelerate Your Venture

The Power of the Pitch™ is about building visibility, credibility, and the connections you need to scale your business. Everyone who pitches is a winner and walks away with media and a bundle from The Signature Collection.

  • The Applicant’s Achievement Bundle 
  • The 8 Semifinalist Luxe Bundle
  • The 3 Semifinalist Victory Bundle
  • The Winner’s Exclusive Legacy Collection

National Media + Multi-Platform Visibility

Finalists will be celebrated through a comprehensive media campaign:
• National press release announcing semifinalists and finalists
• Features across all I Am Unbreakable® print and digital platforms
• Dedicated magazine feature spotlighting each semifinalist
• Professionally produced podcast episode highlighting each semifinalist

The winner receives even greater exposure, including a cover feature in I Am Unbreakable® Magazine and quarterly video interviews and updates over the next year — keeping your brand visible long after the event.

Exclusive Access + Strategic Introductions

Winners and semifinalists gain entry to an elite ecosystem of investors, advisors, and strategic partners:
• Invitations to VIP networking receptions and pitch events
• High-level introductions to vetted investors, business leaders, and media
• Priority access to The Power of I Am Summit and key ecosystem partners

Premium Content Creation

Your journey will be captured with professional photography and video content designed for today’s media-driven world. This content will be amplified across high-traffic social platforms, partner networks, and national media — expanding your reach far beyond the stage.

Authority + Long-Term Momentum

This prize package positions you as a thought leader in your space. With sustained media coverage, curated introductions, and ongoing brand amplification, you gain the tools and credibility to drive investment, partnerships, and market growth.

Your Venture. Elevated.

This is more than a prize bundle. It’s your launchpad into a national conversation about leadership, innovation, and impact.

Each of the applicants will receive a high-impact brand visibility Achievement Bundle created to support their mission, elevate their story, provide mentorship, while spotlighting their business across media and industry networks.

The Scotiabank Women Initiative® will be stepping up again!

Every applicant who applied to The Power Of The Pitch will receive a Free comprehensive 12-month mentorship program.

I Am Unbreakable® Global Media

Each of the applicants will receive a high-impact brand visibility Achievement Bundle created to support their mission, elevate their story, provide mentorship, while spotlighting their business across media and industry networks.

– A professional press release announcing The Power, distributed across media and industry platforms
— Logo, Brand and personal presences on social media

Applicant Prize Value: $1,600 each (For 50 Applicants: Total Value $80,000)

Each of the 6 Semifinalist will receive a high-impact brand visibility Luxe Bundle created to support their mission, elevate their story, provide mentorship, while spotlighting their business across media and industry networks.

I Am Unbreakable® 6 Semi-Finalist

Each of the 6 Semi-Finalist will receive a high-impact brand visibility Luxe Bundle created to support their mission, elevate their story, provide mentorship, while spotlighting their business across media and industry networks.

– A full-length feature article in I Am Unbreakable® Magazine, showcasing their journey, story, and vision
– A professional press release announcing their advancement to the semi-finals, distributed across media and industry platforms
— Live on stage in Toronto at The Power Of The Pitch, to a room full of VCs, Angel Investors, any Media
— Logo, Brand and personal presences on social media
— Logo, Brand and personal presences at the live event, across marketing, banners, etc.

Dean Davidson:

Dean Davidson Jewellery exclusive pieces for the 6 Semi-Finalist

Luxe Bundle 6 Semi-Finalist Prize Value: $10,500 each (For 6 Semi-Finalist: Total Value $63,000) announced on Live on Stage October 17th, 2025

Each of the 2 Finalist will receive a high-impact brand visibility Victory Bundle created to support their mission, elevate their story, provide mentorship, while spotlighting their business across media and industry networks.

I Am Unbreakable® Victory Bundle 2 Finalists

Each of the 2 Finalist will receive a high-impact brand visibility Victory Bundle created to support their mission, elevate their story, provide mentorship, while spotlighting their business across media and industry networks.

– A full-length feature article in I Am Unbreakable® Magazine, showcasing their journey, story, and vision
– A professional press release announcing their advancement to the semi-finals, distributed across media and industry platforms
— Live on stage in Toronto at The Power Of The Pitch, to a room full of VCs, Angel Investors, any Media
— Logo, Brand and personal presences on social media
— Logo, Brand and personal presences at the live event, across marketing, banners, etc.

Dean Davidson:

Dean Davidson elevated jewellery pieces for the two finalists

2 Finalist Victory Bundle Prize Value: $28,000 each (2 Finalist Total Value $152,000) announced live on stage on February 26th, 2026.

The winner will receive an exclusive Legacy Collection impact brand visibility package, created to support their mission, elevate their story, provide mentorship, while spotlighting their business across media and industry networks.

– A print cover feature in I Am Unbreakable® Magazine, in print available at Chapters and Indigo
– A full-length feature article in I Am Unbreakable® Magazine, showcasing their journey, leadership, and vision
– Quarterly video feature updates for 12 months, ensuring consistent visibility and momentum throughout the year
– A dedicated episode on the I Am Unbreakable® Podcast to share their win, impact, progress and future vision
– A professional press release announcing and highlighting their win, business, and mission, distributed to national and industry media
— Logo, Brand and personal presences on social media, speaking opportunities at our future live The Power Of The Pitch 2026 events and The Power Of I Am Summit

Women Get On Board:

The winner will receive a complimentary one year membership to WGOB and a complimentary ticket to WGOB Summit-May, 11, 2026, Toronto. They will also be promoted in the WGOB newsletter.

Women Funding Women:

Women Funding Women (WFW) will feature the winner in their WGF exclusive monthly newsletter and will have a spot to pitch at a WFW Founder’s Fireside Chat.

Wentworth Strategy Group:

The winner will receive an Executive Coaching & Strategic Advisory Services Package

Dean Davidson elevated jewellery pieces for the Winner

Total Value

1 Finalist Prize Value: $76,000 (Total Value $76,000) announced live on stage on February 26th, 2026.

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Non-Disclosure & Media Release Agreement

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.

1. Confidentiality & Liability

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.

2. Original Content Declaration

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.

3. Conflict of Interest

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.

4. Media Release

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.

5. Acknowledgment & Signature

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.