00:00 🎙️ Mike Lee is the co-founder and CEO of Fundica, a funding search engine aimed at helping entrepreneurs access relevant funding easily.
01:37 🌍 Government funding is crucial for startups in Canada, making them more competitive globally.
03:52 💼 Fundica's platform addresses the top concern of Canadian small businesses: finding funding.
05:25 📊 Fundica's core expenses are primarily salaries and IT infrastructure, with a focus on compliance and IP protection.
06:18 📈 Fundica has grown significantly post-COVID, scaling from inception in 2017 to over 20 employees by 2022.
07:00 🚀 Fundica invests in both product development and sales efforts to enhance client service and acquisition.
08:37 🤝 Mike Lee emphasizes the importance of having a supportive network and balancing persistence with patience in managing challenges.
09:20 🧠 Montreal is positioned as a leading hub for AI due to its talent pool and educational density.
11:00 🎯 Mike Lee suggests inspiring a more aggressive entrepreneurial spirit in Canada to boost international competitiveness.
12:34 💸 Mike Lee prioritizes spending on family activities and sports for personal fulfillment and energy investment.
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