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Ian Crosby        

Co-founder & CEO at Teal.dev

Ian Crosby currently serves as the leader of Teal.dev, a cutting-edge platform specializing in small business accounting. Teal.dev empowers neobanks and vertical SaaS companies to address the accounting needs of their clientele seamlessly.

Previously, Crosby held the position of Head of Financial Services at Shopify, where he oversaw various pivotal divisions including Banking, Lending, and Accounting, as well as the foundational money infrastructure teams crucial to facilitating transactions within the Shopify ecosystem.

Within Shopify, Crosby also spearheaded Shopify Balance, an innovative financial management solution designed to streamline merchants' banking experiences by replacing traditional banking services.

Prior to his tenure at Shopify, Crosby co-founded and led Bench Accounting for 11 years, guiding it to become the world's premier bookkeeping service tailored for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Originating from Techstars NYC in 2012, Bench Accounting flourished under Crosby's leadership, securing over $100 million in funding and earning the distinction of being the fastest-growing company in British Columbia, as recognized by the Deloitte Fast 50 list for multiple consecutive years. Crosby's achievements garnered widespread recognition, including mentions in Forbes 30 under 30 and Canada's 40 under 40 lists.

Above all, Crosby's passion lies in the creation and development of exceptional businesses.

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