Hiring Without Limits: How VanHack Helps Canadian Businesses Scale with Global Tech Talent

Scaling a fast-growing tech company requires more than just ambition—it demands access to top-tier talent, fast. As competition for software engineers, designers, and digital marketers intensifies, companies need hiring solutions that work with them, not against them.

For Smile.io, a Toronto-based leader in customer loyalty programs, finding the right talent to support its rapid global expansion was a critical challenge. That’s where VanHack, a Vancouver-based hiring platform, became the perfect partner.

Founded in 2015 by Ilya Brotzky, VanHack has built the world’s largest network of job-ready tech professionals—with over 450,000 members from 100+ countries. Using proprietary AI matching algorithms, VanHack connects companies like Smile.io with skilled engineers, designers, and digital marketing experts who are ready to relocate and help businesses grow.

“Finding the right people is one of the biggest challenges for any growing company,” says Mike Rossi, CEO of Smile.io. “VanHack not only gave us access to an incredible pool of talent but also helped us navigate the entire hiring process—seamlessly and efficiently.”

VanHack doesn’t just find talent—it ensures they’re prepared for success. Through personalized career coaching, mock interviews, salary insights, and interview prep, VanHack helps candidates integrate smoothly into companies like Smile.io.

“We believe in a borderless world where great talent can drive innovation anywhere,” says Ilya Brotzky, CEO of VanHack. “By helping companies like Smile.io scale with global tech professionals, we’re proving that Canadian innovation isn’t just solving local problems—it’s fuelling global growth.”

By choosing VanHack, Smile.io didn’t just fill roles—they found the right people to help scale their company. As more Canadian tech firms expand globally, VanHack is ensuring they have the talent they need to succeed—wherever growth takes them.

VanHack is hosting a Brazil Hiring Fair in partnership with IRCC on May 10, offering a free hire for any Canadian company that joins. This is a unique opportunity to connect with top international talent ready to contribute to Canada’s growing tech sector. Learn more: vanhack.com/brazil

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