Accelerator

Helping the worlds top entrepreneurs go
from startup to scaleup.

Our growth accelerator is an intensive 3 – 6 month sales execution program designed for high-potential tech startups looking to grow and scale their business. It features access to world-class mentors, result-driven programming and designated workspace in Toronto–one of the world’s top startup ecosystems.

Helping Worlds top entrepreneurs go from startup to scaleup.

Our growth accelerator is an intensive 3.5 month sales execution program designed for high-potential tech startups looking to grow and scale their business. It features access to world-class mentors, result-driven programming and designated workspace in Toronto–one of the world’s top startup ecosystems.

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What we help you with?

Coaching

Access to the best-in-class sales, growth and marketing experts who will work as part of your team to guide strategic milestones for your business.

  • Exclusive 1:1s and deep dives with high-calibre experts in marketing, fundraising, product development, pipeline management, talent acquisition and more.
  • A Program Lead dedicated to supporting your company’s weekly growth needs and requests.
  • Founder/CEO peer-to-peer learning where founders learn from each other, share best best practices and hold each other accountable.

Customers

Access tailored growth opportunities and create a custom sales playbook that will increase customer acquisition, grow revenue and help you secure strategic partnerships.

  • Tailored 1:1s with our experts to boost sales, strategic partnerships, customer acquisition and retention, product positioning and more.
  • Curated introductions to our network of customers and corporate partners across North America.
  • Direct access to prospective customers and partners in select U.S. markets through our annual DMZ Roadshow.

Capital

Curated 1:1s with our global network of 400+ active early-stage VCs and angel investors for funding and pitching opportunities.

  • Exclusive 1:1s with seasoned fundraising EiRs to help you craft the right fundraising strategy, build a strong pitch deck and navigate the investment landscape for your next fundraising round.
  • Direct introductions to our curated network of North American investors and angels.
  • Exposure and funding opportunities in select U.S. markets through our annual VAI Roadshow.

Community

Access to a unique and vibrant community of advisors, partners and tech talent. You’ll work in the heart of Toronto alongside other high-performing companies in a collaborative and competitive sales environment.

  • Access to networking, speaking and demo opportunities at Canada’s largest tech and startup events.
  • Access to community of 630+ industry-leading startup and later-stage founders who will share frequent validation, best practices and startup growth advice.
  • Support to help you develop a winning talent acquisition strategy and build your team.
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How it works

Our 3 - 6 month growth accelerator roadmap

  • Build | Refine | Implement

Join an agile network that helps you develop a customized and scalable sales process, identify key customer markets and become a true sales leader.

  • Sell | Scale | Repeat.

Build sales traction as you boost revenue, grow your company, refine your sales playbook, hire senior talent and build out the next phase of your business.

  • Exclusive two-week Canada & India Roadshow

Apply to join the VAI Roadshow – a two-week multi-city program that includes 1:1 access to investors and customers in key Canada & India markets, like Toronto, Vancouver, Mumbai & Bengaluru

  • VAI annual Startup Showcase.

Network with 800+ industry leaders, investors, customers and partners at an invite-only showcase. Take the stage to tell your story and compete for non-dilutive cash awards.

Ready to scale your startup?

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