Wealthsimple named one of the Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company
September 16, 2025
Toronto, ON (September 16, 2025) – Fast Company, the world’s leading voice on business innovation, has named Wealthsimple as one of the Best Workplaces for Innovators: Large companies in 2025. Wealthsimple is one of 12 companies recognized and the only Canadian company listed. The annual list is now in its seventh year, celebrating forward-thinking companies around the world that set the benchmark for building cultures where innovation thrives.
“This recognition is a reflection of our people,” said Diana McLachlan, Chief People Officer at Wealthsimple. “Innovation at Wealthsimple isn’t about a single team or moment. It comes from the curiosity to challenge assumptions and the ownership to see bold ideas through."
Innovation has always been part of Wealthsimple’s DNA. In a little over a decade, Wealthsimple has built a full suite of financial products to help Canadians reimagine how they grow and manage their money. Wealthsimple was the first company to introduce alternative investment products with low minimums, giving everyday Canadians easier access to opportunities once reserved for the ultra wealthy. In June, Wealthsimple also rolled out Launchpad, a year-long internship for high school graduates that doesn’t require a degree or resume. The program opens doors to early talent who might otherwise be excluded, adding fresh perspectives and bold ideas to the company.
"We’re building a company founded on trust, where our brand is only as strong as our product, and our product is only as strong as our people,” McLachlan continues. "That’s what powers us to keep reimagining what a Canadian financial company can be."
At Wealthsimple, innovation is designed into the way work gets done.
- Creating space for ideas: Employees regularly step out of their day-to-day to focus on what could be next. Weekly Maker Days and quarterly Async Weeks encourage individuals to reduce scheduled meetings and dedicate time to deep work, experimentation, and problem solving. Innovation Days bring teams together to pitch bold ideas - many of which have become real features for clients.
- Providing the tools: Innovation is not limited to one function. Open access to AI tools allows employees to test, learn, and integrate new technology into their work. Early product testing and dogfooding gives everyone the opportunity to shape the client experience before a product or feature launches.
- Investing in growth: Fresh thinking comes from every level. Annual learning budgets support certifications, workshops and courses, and programs like Launchpad create new pathways for innovation.
To explore open roles and learn more about working at Wealthsimple, visit our careers page.
About Wealthsimple
Wealthsimple is one of Canada’s fastest growing and most trusted money management platforms. The company offers a full suite of simple, sophisticated financial products across managed investing, do-it-yourself trading, cryptocurrency, tax filing, spending and saving. Wealthsimple currently serves 3 million Canadians and holds over $80-billion in assets. The company was founded in 2014 by a team of financial experts and technology entrepreneurs, and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. To learn more, visit www.wealthsimple.com.