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Ismail, a Canadian startup founder, details his journey from West Tek Defense Corporation to a new SaaS startup, highlighting regulatory challenges in Canada and the decision to incorporate in the U.S. He notes difficulties in securing contracts and the lack of risk appetite from Canadian investors.

After shuttering his defense startup, he found more favorable conditions in the U.S., raising funds and receiving interest from American investors. Ismail emphasizes the shift of Canadian tech founders to the U.S. market.