Vancouver Shipped | Launch your waitlist

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 02 of 'Vancouver Shipped’.We’ll show you how to execute product feedback well and turn it into a waitlist people actually want to sign up for.
The group calls after it will show you how to grow it in a fast, easy, and fun way.——Prizes:
1st place: $600 cash
2nd place: $300 cash
3rd place: $150 cash
Places 4–10: Mystery gifts
The top 10 projects get to pitch at Night 03 "Demo your Traction", and judges + audience votes will determine the final ranking.
Everyone who completes the series gets a certificate and can list Nik as a reference.
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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 and join 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.