Big Idea Pitch Contest 2019

In order to continue to make Metro Vancouver a region that is prosperous for future generations, design a program, event, or campaign that would help develop today's young professionals to become tomorrow's top talent to Metro Vancouver and demonstrate how GVBOT Members could support this effort.

That is the topic that we posed to our Peer Leadership Forum teams in late 2018, with a challenge to work together and craft a unique and innovative proposal.

Teams have submitted reports on this topic, with the hopes of earning the chance to step on stage at our Big Idea Pitch Contest this April.

The top teams will be chosen to pitch their ideas to a live panel of judges – in hopes of being declared the 2019 Big Idea champions!

This year's competition promises to be engaging, enlightening, and above all else, entertaining. Want to be part of the live audience at Vancity Theatre? Join us for this thrilling Big Idea Pitch Contest!


2019 Judging Panel

Kevin DesmondEvi MustelMeredith PowellVicky ROy

Kevin Desmond, Chief Executive Officer, TransLink
Evi Mustel, President, Mustel Group Market Research
Meredith Powell, Venture Partner, Voyager Capital
Dr. Vicky Roy, Associate Dean, Marketing Management, School of Business, British Columbia Institute of Technology

 

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The Company of Young Professionals (CYP) is our professional development program for people under the age of 35. Launched in 2007, CYP is a vibrant network for emerging leaders to acquire the skills needed to advance their careers. Through the CYP program, you can accelerate your career progression like no other program in the country. We achieve this through networking, development workshops, volunteer opportunities, and much more. Get involved