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Nain Abdi
Co-founder of Colair (an AI vetting infrastructure for deep tech) and former University of Waterloo electrical engineering student, discussing startup journey from Waterloo to San Francisco.
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Nov 24, 2025
• 46min
It's 'Valley or Bust' for Canada's young entrepreneurs
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Nain Abdi, co-founder of Colair and former University of Waterloo student, shares his journey from a Canadian startup to the heart of Silicon Valley. He discusses the archaic hiring practices in tech and how Colair uses AI to assess candidates practically. Nain explains the opportunities that pulled him south, emphasizing the vibrant network in San Francisco compared to Canada's scene. He encourages young founders to experience the Valley's energy and bring those insights back home to enhance the Canadian tech ecosystem.
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