Amin Yazdani
Role: Investigator
Site: CDL-Vancouver
Stream: Compute
Amin Yazdani is a seasoned tech entrepreneur and mentor with over 15 years of experience building industry-leading software solutions across SaaS, fintech, and foodtech. As Co-Founder and CEO of Craver Solutions, he built an intelligent ordering and engagement platform that helps restaurants connect with customers and increase lifetime value. He also founded VerifyIQ as CTO, creating a practice management solution that revolutionizes quality control for accounting firms through automated review processes.
Prior to his current ventures, Amin led A.Y. Technologies, a leading Canadian app development agency based in Vancouver, where he honed his expertise in go-to-market strategies and monetization frameworks for software products. His deep understanding of both B2B and B2C SaaS models, combined with hands-on experience in vertical software solutions, makes him uniquely positioned to guide early-stage startups through critical growth phases.
As a Creative Destruction Lab mentor, Amin focuses on helping entrepreneurs develop effective GTM strategies, optimize monetization models, and navigate the complexities of building scalable SaaS businesses. He brings particular expertise in vertical SaaS solutions, customer engagement platforms, and the intersection of AI/ML with practical business applications.
Amin holds an M.Sc. in Computer Science from Simon Fraser University, with a focus on machine vision and machine learning for processing hyperspectral satellite imagery. He is passionate about supporting local businesses and building stronger communities through technology.