Hussam Z.

Hussam Z. is a seasoned product manager with extensive experience in the fintech and crypto sectors, currently serving as Product Manager at Spellbook, an AI copilot for lawyers. Previously, Hussam Z. was an Entrepreneur In Residence at Entrepreneur First, where participation in a startup accelerator led to the formation of a Bitcoin payments infrastructure startup. At Shakepay, Hussam Z. held multiple roles including Product Manager and Special Projects Manager, significantly contributing to the company’s growth by driving an impressive $840M in exchange volume and launching Canada’s first Bitcoin prepaid Visa card. Prior experience includes roles at Lake Finance, Coinsquare, BeCommerce, Rogers Communications, and Meltwater, along with involvement in entrepreneurial initiatives at the Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre. Hussam Z. holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Queen's University.