On the TechTO stage ×2
Wealthsimple, Sonder, BuzzBuzzHome, Precision AI, Carrot Studio
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The Ultimate Success Story: Wealthsimple
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In their words
The next company to hit a trillion dollars in assets is going to do it in 15 years or less. Let's go be that business. Everybody said, 'That's crazy, you're never going to do it.' Ten years in, I still think we have a shot.
Every single person who signed up, I would call within 30 seconds: 'This is Mike, I'm the founder. You have my number.' The point was — your bank will never do this.
Around the web ×1
Quick answers
What is Mike Katchen known for?
Co-founding Wealthsimple in 2014 and growing it to 4 million+ Canadian clients and $60B+ in assets. Before that he was on the early team at 1000memories, acquired by Ancestry.
What did Mike Katchen do before Wealthsimple?
Early team at 1000memories, a Y Combinator company acquired by Ancestry, and McKinsey & Company before that.
How many times has Mike Katchen spoken at TechTO?
Three appearances since 2015, most recently the April 2025 Main Event talk 'The Ultimate Success Story: Wealthsimple'.