[CANCELLED] Pitch and Plunge

May 6, 11:00 PM – May 7, 12:30 AM (UTC)

Toronto

RCVRI Toronto, 8 Mercer Street, Toronto, M5V 0C4

Trade the boardroom for the cold plunge. Join us at RCVRI for an intimate evening where a select group of founders pitch to a investors while rotating through contrast therapy. We’re stripping away the formal slides to focus on resilience, mental clarity, and high-intent networking in a unique, high-recovery environment.

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About this event

Startup Grind Toronto is partnering with RCVRI to host an evening that blends startup grit with physical and mental recovery.

We are inviting founders to step up and pitch their ventures to a panel of active investors - not from a stage, but throughout RCVRI's world-class facility. By removing the formal slides and the traditional stage, we are creating a space for more natural, organic conversations while rotating through contrast therapy.


Who should be in the room?

  • Founders & Builders: Whether you are buying a ticket to pitch or just to join the conversation, this is for those who prioritize mental performance as much as business growth.
  • Investors & Angels: VCs looking to meet founders in a transparent, high-engagement environment that goes deeper than a standard deck.
  • Ecosystem Partners: Leaders who value wellness, longevity, and high-performance cultures.


What you’ll learn

  • How to communicate your vision clearly and concisely without the crutch of a slide deck.
  • Gain firsthand experience with contrast therapy (cold plunge and sauna) and learn how it impacts stress management.
  • Real-time reactions from our investor panel in a setting that encourages honest, unfiltered dialogue.
  • A strictly limited, private session (max 25 people) designed to foster deeper relationships through shared experience.


Run of Show

7:00 PM: Arrival & Registration

7:15 PM: Welcome & Investor Introductions

7:20 PM: Pitch Rotations & Free Flow Contrast Therapy

8:30 PM: Event Wrap-Up


Ready to pitch? Select the "Founder Pitch" ticket at checkout. Only 10 slots available.


About RCVRI

RCVRI Toronto is a wellness and recovery studio designed to help people recharge, perform better, and feel their best. Located in Toronto, RCVRI offers science-backed recovery modalities including hot and cold plunges, traditional saunas, red light therapy, compression, and PEMF to support physical recovery, reduce stress, improve sleep, and optimize overall well-being.

When

When

May 6 – 7, 2026
11:00 PM – 12:30 AM (UTC)

Where

Where

RCVRI Toronto
8 Mercer Street
Toronto M5V 0C4

Organizers

  • Ankur Sethi

    Winner Capital

    Director

  • Daria Tilikanova

    Winner Capital

    Co-Director

  • Lydia Emanuel

    Ayela Inc.

  • Diana Subbotkina

    Social Media Manager

  • Shabs Badsha

    Findgrant

  • Sukanta Goswami

    StartSG Consulting

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Carta

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Winner Capital

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RCVRI

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