Rural Canadian with no college degree here. Our competing fundraising offers were 1. A $10k loan from a bank or 2. $250k CAD on $750k CAD with a board seat and

Rural Canadian with no college degree here. Our competing fundraising offers were 1. A $10k loan from a bank or 2. $250k CAD on $750k CAD with a board seat and 2x liquidation preference. YC deal was like helicopter money generous at $125k SAFE for 7% compared to alternatives.