Enterprize Challenge Finale Event
Presented by Agile Bookkeeping**DOORS AT 5:00 PM**
Overview
Join Community Futures North Okanagan for Finale Event of our Dragon's Den-style pitch competition for entrepreneurs!
The 2026 Enterprize Challenge Finale Event presented by Agile!
About
Over the past three months, our Enterprize Challengers have engaged in a ‘business boot camp’ through a series of workshops and one-to-one mentoring to support them in a Dragon’s Den-style competition.
The judges selected 6 finalists following their initial 15-minute pitch in April.
The finalists are:
- Chey Kidd & Kurtis Peskleway of Frog Pockets
- Crispin Lipscomb & Raffaella Vaz of Gallery Artiva
- Katie Cameron of NeuroNest Okanagan
- Sara Knol of KNOL HAUS
- Sarah Draht of StrongHER Self-Defense
- Tyler Patenaude of Pocket Grandson
On Thursday, May 7, the finalists will present their 7-minute pitch to a live audience in hopes of taking home start-up capital, plus thousands in prize packages from our sponsors.
Support the 2026 Challengers, and join us in celebrating these exciting new businesses.
What To Expect
Doors open at 5 pm for a tradeshow showcasing this year's participants and our sponsors. Network, interact, and show our participants a warm North Okanagan welcome before the show starts!
Pitches start at 6 pm and the winners will be announced before the show ends.
First, Second, and Third place winners, as well as the People's Choice, will be awarded at the event.
This is the night to celebrate small business in the North Okanagan! Join us for an event celebrating innovation and entrepreneurship in the North Okanagan! We can’t wait to see you there.
For more information visit our website here.
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