🎉 AdAUC Wins People’s Choice at Global Demo Night – A Moment to Remember 🎉

There are startup milestones—and then there are moments. And for the CreatorLink team behind AdAUC, winning the People’s Choice Award at Canopy’s July Global Demo Night was one of those unforgettable moments.

Broadcast live to founders and investors in Lisbon, London, Boston, Bangalore and Singapore, this month’s Demo Night brought together a global stage of innovators. Among a strong field of solutions—from AI-powered teacher development tools to digital health for bruxism—one demo stood out. And it wasn’t just the idea that resonated. It was the story. The team. The energy. And the clarity of the mission.

AdAUC, the auction-driven influencer advertising marketplace, earned top marks from the global audience. The platform helps creators and marketers like “Alex” and “Sam” connect in a fair, transparent, and efficient way. With traditional ad models in decline and trust shifting toward individual voices, AdAUK’s pitch hit all the right notes with the crowd.

What makes this win even more powerful is the story behind it.

Anuar, Vlad, and Kimberly—three close friends who met at Durham University and now live in London—have been pouring everything they’ve got into AdAUC. For Anuar and Vlad, it’s a full-time passion; for Kimberly, it’s a full-time and evenings commitment while she balances a day job in HR.

Their demo night journey started with brutal honesty and an open mind. After a tough prep session with Canopy’s coach Chuck, the team scrapped their original deck and rebuilt their pitch from the ground up. They focused on storytelling. On simplicity. On connection. And it showed.

As Vlad put it:

“We’re in love with our product. But not everyone else is—yet. Chuck helped us see how to bring people into the story.”

The audience connected not just with the platform’s potential, but with the founders themselves. The fact that they presented as a full team—the only full team live on-screen—added to the impact. The chemistry was visible. The pitch was tight. And their energy was infectious.

Their win isn’t just about validation. It’s momentum.

With a pre-launch website already live and a growing network of influencers (currently representing over 7 million followers), AdAUC is on track to become a serious player in the $20B+ influencer marketing market. Their early traction includes interest from local businesses and major cinema chains, as well as influencers from micro-creators to global leaders.

Next up? Building buzz, growing sign-ups, and staying focused. The pre-launch platform and social channels are going live. The product launch is coming soon—months, not years. And if the July demo night was any sign, this team is ready for the global stage.

At Canopy, we’re proud to celebrate founders at every step—from napkin sketch to go-to-market. AdAUK’s win is a perfect reminder that when storytelling meets execution, magic happens.

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