Flash Pitch & Validation

9 out of 10 startups fail. Not because the idea was bad—but because they didn’t test it early enough.

Before you build your product, hire a team, or spend another six months perfecting your pitch, ask yourself:

Is this really landing with anyone beyond my inner circle?

On September 16th, join us for Flash Pitch & Validation, an in-person event supported by and hosted at Invest Ottawa, designed to give you immediate, unfiltered clarity.

In just two minutes, you’ll pitch your business idea and pricing in front of a room of strangers—then receive live audience feedback via Menti. No fluff. No decks. Just raw signal that shows you what’s working and what’s not.

This is your chance to pressure-test your assumptions, catch early demand signals, and gauge product-market fit—before you invest more time, money, and energy.

What You’ll Learn

✔ How your idea and price land with real people—not just friends

✔ What’s resonating and what’s missing from your pitch

✔ Whether your story matches the value you’re offering

✔ When to double down—or pivot early

Featuring Insights From

📈 Parisa Zare — Market Insights @ Invest OttawaAI-for-business strategist who helps founders predict demand before they overbuild

💬 Lubna Forzley — Founder, Stories | Ex-Coca-Cola, UNDP AdvisorGlobal storytelling expert who knows why most pitches fail—and how to fix them

These are not just speakers—they’re practitioners who’ve helped founders avoid months of wasted effort by validating their ideas fast and building smarter.

This webinar is designed for founders, startup leaders, and entrepreneurs based in Ottawa.

If you’re not in Ottawa or unable to attend in person, please do not register.

🎟 Only 40 spots available. You will be prompted to answer some questions when you register to allow us to qualify your participation. Please make sure to answer all the questions on the order form.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Invest Ottawa, 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa, Canada