The strength of the Canadian loonie, which recently hit three - year highs, and continues to climb, has been a drag for many investors who bought into U.S. and international
equities during the past few years.
«Sarah's taking advantage of a unique confluence of events, building the relationships that start - ups today need to grow as fast as they can,» says Kevin Armitage, senior vice-president at FAC /
Equities, the investment - banking division of First Albany Corp., which has worked with Gerdes
during the
past few years.