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O Canada: Can You Build a Billion- Dollar Company Outside the Valley? Andrew D’Souza, Top Hat Mike Litt, VidYard Dan Martell, Angel Investor Erin Bury, Betakit (moderator)

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O Canada: Can You Build a Billion-Dollar Company Outside the Valley?

Andrew D’Souza, Top HatMike Litt, VidYardDan Martell, Angel InvestorErin Bury, Betakit (moderator)

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Proof Is in the Canadian Pudding

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Opportunity

• War for Talent/Attracting Talent

• Startup Costs

• Immigration

• Governmental Support

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Canadian Climate

• Traditionally more risk-averse VCs in Canada. Impact on financing?

• How do Canadian/international startups attract financing for companies built outside of the Valley?

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Tips for International Entrepreneurs

• How can you attract funding if you’re not in a startup hub like NYC, Boston, or Silicon Valley?

• Do people take you seriously if you’re not in the US? How can you build out a customer base?

• How can you attract entrepreneurial-minded talent?

• Can you get media coverage/build relationships without having a presence in Silicon Valley?