Totally agree Scott!  Very insightful article!  

It is the mindset that sets us apart from other places (such as the Valley).  

For instance, in Vancouver, because of our diverse cultural mix, and how Canada has always promoted multiculturalism, we see diversity truly as an asset, a differentiator.  So true to our hearts that we built a company to allow people around the world to interact in a universally acceptable manner despite of different cultures.

And because of our mindset, we have been able to use it to our advantage to market to 15 countries in three years.  

(IITTI is a social enterprise that helps multinationals build better company cultures via better soft skills.)