How Stan simplified global payments for its creator platform with Venn

Company: Stan

Interviewee: Cassie Crosbie, Operations Manager

Location: Toronto and Los Angeles

About Stan

Stan is the all-in-one creator platform for selling digital products, courses, coaching, and memberships through a single link. The company has 50 full-time employees split between Los Angeles and Toronto, with contractors around the world. As Operations Manager, Cassie oversees payments, vendor coordination, and financial processes for the Canadian entity. Her priority is keeping international operations smooth and reliable.

The Problem

Scaling a global team with traditional banking that could not keep up

Before switching to Venn, Stan used one of Canada’s Big Five institutions for its Canadian operations. The experience slowed them down.

“Onboarding with the Big Banks took three months before I even got access. Once I finally did, the platform felt clunky and half the time things didn’t work. Customer support was very slow. It could take three business days to get a response, and at a startup, you just don’t have that kind of time."
- Cassie, Operations Manager at Stan

The delays created friction. Payments would fail or take days to process. When your team is moving quickly, that kind of lag throws everything off.

Additionally, Cassie would need additional tools to handle invoicing, and would often find her financial stack was adding up in both costs and fees for transfers.

The Solution

A reliable, modern platform built for speed and simplicity

Venn replaced the manual, delayed processes Stan was used to with a platform that simply works. The team can now manage multi-currency accounts, pay contractors around the world, and move money quickly without friction.

Setup was fast and fully online, which meant Cassie could open the Canadian entity’s account immediately and start making payments the same day. Once inside the platform, everything felt intuitive. She could see balances across currencies, issue payments in minutes, and rely on the system to handle conversions automatically.

Here is what changed once Stan switched to Venn:

• Fast onboarding: Account setup and access were immediate, allowing the team to start sending payments right away without visiting a branch.
• Multi-currency flexibility: Funds can be held in CAD, USD, and other currencies within the same platform, reducing unnecessary conversions.
• Seamless and affordable global payments: Contractors and vendors are paid on time with simple, reliable transfers and Cassie is saving on every conversion with FX rates starting at 0.25 (vs 3%+ of the Big Banks)
• Built-in Invoicing: Cassie is able to send custom invoices directly through Venn and accept payments via both credit card and bank transfer into her Venn accounts without incurring fees.

Instead of waiting days for support, the team now gets responses within minutes, keeping operations running smoothly even when questions come up.

Why Venn

Built for startups that move fast

Stan’s team works across continents, time zones, and currencies. They needed a financial platform that could match that pace. Venn has become the consistent layer that keeps their operations running smoothly because it is easy to use and also replaces multiple tools while being cheaper.

For Cassie, reliability is what stands out most. Every transfer goes through, every balance updates in real time, and every interaction with support happens within minutes. The simplicity of the platform removes the stress of managing payments through multiple tools or waiting days for confirmation.

Venn takes the stress out of managing financial operations because it provides a seamless experience for multiple needs, whether it's sending invoices, paying vendors, or managing daily team expenses.
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Who Venn is for

Canadian startups with global reach

Venn is designed for growing companies that operate across borders and need a faster, more flexible financial infrastructure. It is especially valuable for startups with a Canadian entity that manage payments in multiple currencies or work with international contractors.

Teams that previously relied on the Big Five for basic accounts now use Venn to simplify every part of their workflow. They can hold funds in CAD, USD, GBP, and EUR; send global payments in minutes; and manage everything from one platform.

For companies expanding internationally, Venn offers the reliability and clarity that traditional providers often lack. It helps startups move faster, operate globally, and keep finance simple at every stage of growth.

Are you ready to save time and money on your banking? Try Venn today!