Comment by Joel_Mckay
3 days ago
In general, the Vancouver culture is very different from most places, and not recommended for small firms serious about growth (even with revenue over $4m you should talk with AMCHAM to figure out an exit-to-grow strategy.) No other "Angel Investors" typically ask people to table personal assets for deals. It is actually an absurdly risk-averse place, with predatory VC terms often far worse than simple bank loans.
Vancouver has all the same problems as New York, but none of the advantages. Better options exist unless your business is rocks, logs, or crime. =3
Friend of a friend etc. was part of 1%er MCs. The money was marijuana and steroids from BC to US. They just drove trucks through backroads over the border. I guess the bikes were for fun