Small Business Lending Solutions with Nick Drake from BDC - Vancouver - The Polestar Podcast

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Podcast Highlights: Explore BDC's unique approach to business banking and personalized client support. Discover the range of services offered by BDC, including funding, venture capital, and advisory services. Learn about current lending practices and the challenges faced by Canadian business owners today. Gain valuable insights into how BDC can help unlock potential for growth and innovation in your business. About the Guest - Nicholas Drake, BDC Nick Drake is a Senior Director in BDC Capital’s Growth & Transition Capital group in Vancouver where he focusses on providing cash flow loans, mezzanine debt and quasi-equity solutions to BC’s entrepreneurs. Before joining BDC Capital in 2018, Nick spent 10 years with a US headquartered Private Equity firm where he spearheaded the acquisition of more than 15 Canadian businesses and served on the boards of the Canadian platforms. Nicholas earned his Engineering and MBA degrees at UBC and is registered as a non-practicing Professional Engineer with EGBC. About the Host - Rob Wallis Rob has been providing expert planning and strategic advice for nearly 20 years and has been with VELA Wealth since 2016.