Vancouver Shipped | Demo your traction

Vancouver, it’s time to ship! 'Vancouver Shipped' is a FREE 6-week AI workshop series that challenges 80 AI builders to build a functional MVP and a validated, growing waitlist between Oct 20 and Dec 01.——
This is NIGHT 03 of 'Vancouver Shipped' and it’s Demo Day.You’ll show Vancouver what you built, how many people joined your waitlist, and compete for our grand prizes.
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1st place: $600 cash
2nd place: $300 cash
3rd place: $150 cash
Places 4–10: Mystery gifts
The top 10 projects get to pitch, and judges + audience votes will determine the final ranking.
Everyone who completes the series gets a certificate and can list Nik as a reference.——How to qualify:
Submit all 3 traction reports (Oct 27, Nov 8, Nov 30). Each one stays open for 48 hours.
Attend Night 03 + at least one of the first two IRL nights.
Your traction progress (adjusted for project type and experience) decides the top 10.
Prizes are for full-series builders only.
Late to the party? If you missed the first traction report due Oct 27, DM Nik on LinkedIn about joining as a late shipper.——
The full series is limited to 60 FREE seats.
It comes with 3 IRL nights, 2 group calls a week, and 24/7 access to our TRACTION WARS community.
The group calls take you through a marketing system designed for AI builders and side-hustlers. You'll leave with 12 templates you can use on your own.
You can join solo or as a team of up to 3.
And bring your own idea or pick one of ours.
You'll be grouped into a pod of 6–8 AI builders and stay with your assigned mentor for the 6 weeks.
We're also offering 20 drop-in seats per IRL night.
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This is for you if you
Have tinkered with AI
Have been to a hackathon or two
And wanna hit your next AI level

Goals we support:
Breaking into AI product revenue
Finding your 1st AI service client
Or landing your dream AI role
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From the team that brought 40+ AI events to Vancouver and introduced 3,000+ people to AI.
Hosted by Nik, Julie, Dash, Elijah, Kirat, Sara, Eden, Yun, Rowan, Sopia, and Rohan.
"This is what I wish I had when I built my first company 6 years ago. And my goal is simple: Let's put 10 new companies on Vancouver's map with each 'Vancouver Shipped'" – Nik——
Ready to ship with us? Hit the apply button above.Answer 3 quick questions, and you'll hear from us within 24hrs.
(Cash prizes and AI credits to be announced.)
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Logistics:
IRL nights: Tuesdays, 5:00–8:00pm at Northeastern University (Vancouver DT)
Oct 20: Build your MVP
Nov 10: Launch your waitlist
Dec 01: Demo your traction
Finding us: Come in through the main entrance at 410 W Georgia St. Someone will greet you in the lobby and take you up the elevator to 1400.
Online calls: Tuesdays + Thursdays, 5–6pm PST (link sent after approval)
What to bring: Laptop + charger. Snacks and water are encouraged.--- Event Venue Sponsor
About Northeastern UniversityFounded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Located in the heart of downtown, the Vancouver campus offers a wide range of master’s-level tech degrees, including pathway programs that allow students with non-STEM backgrounds to pursue a graduate degree in tech.