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In a recent discussion at Toronto Tech Week, leaders from Shopify, Cohere, and Wealthsimple, namely Harley Finkelstein, Aidan Gomez, and Mike Katchen, addressed the ‘Valley or bust’ mentality that challenges the Canadian tech ecosystem. The conversation, moderated by BetaKit at the Homecoming event, emphasized the importance of nurturing ambition within Canada and highlighted the need to resist brain drain, reincorporation in Delaware, and premature acquisitions. The panelists shared personal experiences and pledged support to Canadian tech entrepreneurs facing similar challenges, underscoring the significance of building and sustaining tech success domestically.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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