> In short, if you're trying to build a startup on the east coast (and Montreal/Toronto specifically) then focus on making money from real, paying customers, no

> In short, if you're trying to build a startup on the east coast (and Montreal/Toronto specifically) then focus on making money from real, paying customers, not angels nor VCs. Or just pack your bags and head west. This is true in Philly and to a lesser extent Boston as well.