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I was at this talk and actually I thought you were...

2009-01-07T20:17:00.000-05:00

I was at this talk and actually I thought you were right on the money. You're right, the crowd was very defensive, and I was surprised at that. But then the Ottawa high tech scene hasn't been doing very well lately... maybe this is why.

I really like how you quote yourself and then imme...

2008-11-18T09:58:00.000-05:00

I really like how you quote yourself and then immediately follow it by "absolutely correct", ha! Good read. ~stuffs

Excellent article, one I will pass to my fellow en...

2008-11-02T10:44:00.000-05:00

Excellent article, one I will pass to my fellow entrepreneur network for start-ups.

I'm an entrepreneur in the midst of a start-up and finding capital is much harder now. Much.

Based in the worst part of Canada to raise capital, Atlantic Canada, we need to be exceptionally tougher and aggressive!

Thanks for this!

Good post Paul.

I'm not a CEO but having wo...

2008-11-01T14:20:00.000-04:00

Good post Paul.

I'm not a CEO but having worked for startups from France to Quebec, I've already experienced that mindset in CEOs.

They've drove their company to the deadpool because they didn't have the guts to take the tough decisions when they had too. Waiting for the situation to improve by itself; which never happens.

CEOs are very smart people but they're sometimes too naives when it comes dealing with money.

Comments on The VC Whisperer: Canadian Entrepreneurs Need to Toughen Up or Face ...

I was at this talk and actually I thought you were...

I really like how you quote yourself and then imme...

Excellent article, one I will pass to my fellow en...

Good post Paul.I'm not a CEO but having wo...

Good post Paul.

I'm not a CEO but having wo...