Company Info for payments.ca | Icebreaker

Company Info for payments.ca | Icebreaker

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VP, Payments Strategy & CCO @Wealthsimple

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I lead the legal and regulatory innovation strategy, and related operational programs, at Wealthsimple. Over the years, we’ve achieved many firsts in Canada: the first to offer a mobile-first stock trading platform; the first regulated crypto trading platform; the first and only to offer a Shariah-compliant ETF; the first platform for fractional trading of Canadian shares; the first non-bank to enable direct deposit through our own financial institution number (703); the first non-bank to be approved for a direct settlement account with the Bank of Canada; the first non-bank member of Interac; the first wealth management firm in Canada to offer retail investors access to high quality, private investments; the first Canadian trading platform to offer 24/5 trading. I'm passionate nurturing Canada's innovation sector and have served as an advisor, mentor and coach to many Canadian organizations including Creative Destruction Labs, Web3 Canada, the Ontario Securities Commission, and more. Prior to joining Wealthsimple, I led the fintech and crypto practice groups at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. And I'm a proud alumni of Osgoode Hall Law School and the University of Waterloo. I am an avid skier and nature lover: time outside with my family and dog puts me in my happy place.

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FinTech Consultant (Banking-as-a-Service, Stablecoins, Real-Time Payments, ISO 20022, Prepaid card technology, Open-Banking) helping organizations design and implement fintech solutions

Michel Legault, MA PMP

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My goal is to address their Enterprise Information Management challenges and opportunities. I have expertise in information/records management strategy, governance and technology implementations. I have additional expertise with designing and implementing information architectures. I am a certified Project Management Professional, OpenText Content Server Business Consultant, AIIM Enterprise Records Management (ERM) Specialist, and Six Sigma Green Belt. I recently completed a certificate on introduction to digital currencies/Blockchain. I also have several years of experience in technical writing and leading technical publication processes.

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Product Manager

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Chief Revenue Officer at Affirm | ex-CEO of PayBright

Craig Borysowich

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As a global banking and payments strategist at 7291507 Canada Inc., a Canadian technology startup accelerator and mentor, I leverage my 30+ years of technology consulting experience to help organizations navigate the rapidly evolving financial services landscape. I have a deep understanding of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, crypto-assets, central bank digital currencies (CBDC), and digital platforms, as well as BIAN and ISO 20022 data and messaging standards. I am currently involved in several high-impact projects and initiatives, such as participating in WEF, IMF, ITU G7/G20 working groups on CBDC, supporting real-time payments rules and policies development in Qatar, and contributing to the RFP evaluation for the Saudi Payments Modernization Program. I am also a published author, a patent holder, a professional speaker, and a member of several standards and industry organizations. My mission is to create and broaden the IT vision for organizations and help new companies and startups succeed in the market. I am passionate about innovation and transformation in banking and payments, and I enjoy sharing my insights and expertise with diverse audiences.

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Co-founder of Iconic Arts, an entertainment venture studio backed by Suntory Holdings, MCP Asset Management, and other investors. 📧 Personal: mo@moyazdani.com 📧 Iconic Arts: mo@iconicarts.com

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Software Engineer

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