CCI Welcomes ZayZoon to Our National Network of Innovators

The Council of Canadian Innovators is proud to welcome ZayZoon and CEO Darcy Tuer to Canada’s growing network of homegrown technology companies building solutions with national and global impact.

Headquartered in Calgary, ZayZoon is a platform that helps businesses reduce turnover and improve retention through essential benefits like Earned Wage Access, rewards and recognition, and financial education.The impact is clear: 89 percent of employees using ZayZoon report lower financial stress, and participating businesses see a nearly 30 percent drop in turnover.

CEO Darcy Tuer co-founded ZayZoon in 2014 after more than a decade building tech companies in Alberta. Today, he’s leading one of Canada’s fastest-growing platforms for financial wellness and championing mission-driven innovation.

“ZayZoon is tackling a real-world problem with smart technology and a clear mission,” said CCI President Benjamin Bergen. “They’re proving that innovation can drive financial security for workers and stronger results for employers.”

Since 2015, the Council of Canadian Innovators has been committed to supporting high-growth Canadian-headquartered technology companies and advocating for policies that unlock the nation's innovation potential.