Using incentives as your primary growth channel - Natasha Saviuk (Wealthsimple)

Using incentives as your primary growth channel - Natasha Saviuk (Wealthsimple)

July 8, 2026 · 26 min · Episode 240

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Natasha Saviuk discusses the evolution of incentives at Wealthsimple and their impact on growth.

Natasha Saviuk, Growth Director at Wealthsimple, joins Apptivate to discuss how incentives evolved from simple promotions into one of the company's most effective growth channels. The conversation explores the lessons Natasha brought from her background in neuroscience, how Wealthsimple scaled from $15 billion to more than $125 billion in assets under management, and why physical rewards often outperform cash incentives. Natasha and Taylor also discuss campus growth strategies, virality, incrementality, account transfer incentives, and the surprising results of campaigns, ranging from free bubble tea to Apple products and even a house giveaway.

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