Member Since September 2021
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About
Shafin Diamond Tejani is a serial entrepreneur and investor, with a knack for spotting tech trends early and bringing the right talent together to solve real problems. As the CEO of Victory Square Technologies (VST), he’s pioneered a unique venture-build model to support startup growth — offering expertise and leadership, not just funding, to unlock value and generate revenue. VST’s current portfolio consists of 10 selected companies at the cutting-edge of innovation, with a focus on AI, VR/AR, blockchain and health technologies. Recent wins include the BTL Group, the world’s first publicly traded blockchain company, and FansUnite, a sports betting company built on Ethereum. Prior to founding VST, Shafin launched his first company, a matchmaking service called iFlurtz, out of his dorm room at the age of 19. Since then, he has gone on to launch over 40 startups in 21 different countries, employed over 350 people and generated over $1 billion in enterprise value. Outside of his entrepreneurial work, Shafin has become one of Canada’s leading advocates of venture philanthropy, with a focus on ensuring that more children and youth reach their full potential. Over the years, Shafin and his team have donated 10,000 volunteer hours and helped raise more than $88 million in support of these causes. Shafin has received numerous awards, including Inc.’s 500 Fastest Growing Companies, the Prime Minister's Volunteer Award, EY’s Technology Entrepreneur of the Year, and Canadian Angel Investor of the Year.
Shafin Tejani
Published content
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Nurses are finding creative ways to blend their calling with entrepreneurship.
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There’s a new revolution happening in the tech world — one where systemic barriers are being smashed by women leading the way in an evolving wellness category.
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For starters, you can expect conversations around the metaverse to cool down… and that’s actually a good thing.
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As debates about privacy and the future of the internet rage, play-to-earn is a shining example of an alternate and more equitable path forward.
Company details
Victory Square Technologies
Company bio
Victory Square Technologies is a technology accelerator with over 20 innovative portfolio companies. VST has a unique process and proven track record for investing in solutions that are already required in the market rather than on an idea, Further, VST applies their management teams’ experience and expertise to grow them fast, unlocking value, and generating explosive revenues.