Highlights
- Co-Founder and Chief Partnership Officer at Symend, leading strategic partnerships to drive innovation and growth
- Passionate entrepreneur recognized for her role in shaping Symend’s vision and leveraging data-driven insights to enhance customer engagement
- Honored as an Endeavor Entrepreneur, Avenue Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40 (2020), and BDC Capital’s Women in Tech of the Year (2020)
- Over 15 years of leadership experience in strategy, marketing, and social impact across various industries
Professional ethos
“We founded Symend with a social mission to help consumers. This has been our north star in guiding the organization from day one and continues to drive our culture, values, and the way we do business.”
Experience
As Co-Founder and Chief Partnership Officer at Symend, Tiffany Kaminsky spearheads the development of strategic alliances that propel innovation and company expansion. Since co-founding Symend in 2016, she’s played a pivotal role in the company’s growth, helping establish its reputation as a leader in behavioral engagement solutions for debt recovery.
With over 15 years of experience, Tiffany has held leadership roles in strategy, marketing, and social impact, consistently championing data-driven, customer-centric approaches. Her dedication to Symend is rooted in its strong social mission, which aligns with her commitment to creating positive, meaningful change.
Beyond her work at Symend, Tiffany is a key contributor to the broader tech community, serving on the board of A100 and as a judge for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year program, where she supports emerging business leaders.
Education
Tiffany earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Marketing and Management from the University of Saskatchewan. During her time there, she was actively involved in the SCSS Charity Committee, reflecting her early dedication to leadership and social responsibility. Additionally, Tiffany has obtained a MIT Fintech Certificate and a Masterclass Certification in Nudging, Applied Behavioral Science.
Recognition
Tiffany’s contributions to Symend and the tech ecosystem have earned her numerous accolades, including:
- Endeavor Entrepreneur
- Avenue Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40 (2020)
- BDC Capital’s Women in Tech of the Year (2020, Start Alberta Awards)
- Lending Woman of the Year Finalist (Canadian Lenders Association)
Additionally, under her leadership, Symend was featured in LinkedIn’s 10 Top Startups in Canada (2020) and named CIBC FinTech Startup of the Year by the Digital Finance Institute (2019).
