Highlights
- Co-Founder and CEO of Symend, a leader in conscious engagement technology, combining behavioral science, data science, and AI to transform customer experiences
- Successfully raised over $150M across four companies, with several achieving successful exits
- Recognized with numerous awards, including EY Entrepreneur of the Year (Prairie Region), Avenue Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40, and induction into the JA Alberta Hall of Fame as the 2024 Young Innovator Award recipient
- Actively contributes to the tech ecosystem as a mentor, angel investor, and board member
Professional ethos
“When we co-founded Symend, our goal was to make a tough process more manageable—specifically focused on helping customers avoid third party debt collection by empowering them to resolve past-due bills.”
Experience
Hanif Joshaghani co-founded Symend in 2016 and has since led the company to become a recognized leader in the debt recovery industry, leveraging behavioral science to create personalized customer experiences. Under his leadership, Symend has received accolades such as the Microsoft Canada Impact Award, Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50™ and Fast 500™, and The Globe & Mail’s Top Growing Companies list.
Hanif brings over 15 years of experience spanning capital markets, energy finance, and entrepreneurship. His diverse background includes leading roles in investment banking and technology, where he developed expertise in scaling businesses and raising capital. Beyond Symend, Hanif is deeply involved in the Canadian tech ecosystem, mentoring startups and investing in innovative ventures.
Community engagement
Hanif is a member of the Business Council of Canada (BCC) and Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO). He also serves on the boards of the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) and the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation (ACHF), contributing to community development and supporting the next generation of innovators.
Education
Hanif holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Chicago and a Master of Business Administration from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.