Media Resources
Everything you need to cover Verified Node. Company info, brand assets, and founder details—all in one place.
About Verified Node
Based in Ottawa, Canada, Verified Node is a contractor credential verification platform that helps contractors prove they're licensed, insured, and responsive—to anyone who asks.
Unlike lead generation platforms, Verified Node doesn't sell leads or act as a middleman. The company verifies contractor credentials—license, insurance, and phone responsiveness—then creates a shareable credential page (/v/ link). When customers need proof, contractors share one link. When AI needs to recommend someone, verified contractors get recommended first.
The company currently focuses on 9 core contractor verticals: HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Roofing, Refrigeration, General Contracting, Landscaping, Painting, and Foundation work—with plans to expand to all local service businesses.
Founded in 2025 by Simon Bergeron (Ottawa) and Gab Bujold (Quebec)—both with family in the trades—Verified Node is on a mission to make contractor credentials verifiable and shareable, so trust is earned, not assumed.
"Verified Node is a contractor credential verification platform based in Ottawa, Canada that helps contractors prove they're licensed, insured, and responsive. The company creates shareable credential pages (/v/ links) that contractors can share with customers, banks, GCs, and insurers. Unlike lead generation platforms, Verified Node doesn't sell leads—it verifies credentials so trust is earned, not assumed."
"Verified Node est une plateforme de vérification des références d'entrepreneurs basée à Ottawa, Canada, qui aide les entrepreneurs à prouver qu'ils sont licenciés, assurés et réactifs. L'entreprise crée des pages de références partageables (liens /v/) que les entrepreneurs peuvent partager avec leurs clients, banques, entrepreneurs généraux et assureurs. Contrairement aux plateformes de génération de leads, Verified Node ne vend pas de leads—elle vérifie les références pour que la confiance soit méritée, pas présumée."
Story Ideas for Journalists
Ready-to-pitch angles for your next piece on AI, small business, or Canadian tech.
"Ottawa startup creates 'portable credentials' for Canadian contractors"
Local tech angle for Ottawa/Ontario business press
"How contractors can prove they're legit—to customers, banks, and AI"
Consumer/tech trend piece for national outlets
"Quebec contractors get shareable verification pages to win more contracts"
Quebec market focus for French-language media
"Family business: Ottawa developer builds trust tool for his contractor brother"
Human interest/founder story
"The trust problem: Why customers can't verify if a contractor is licensed"
Explainer piece on verification in the gig economy
Canadian Market Coverage
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Contractor profiles analyzed across Canada
9
Trade verticals tracked (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, etc.)
13
Provinces & territories (nationwide coverage)
Nationwide Coverage
We're expanding across all 13 Canadian provinces and territories in 2025, with US markets launching in early 2026.
Ontario & Quebec
Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, and more
Western Canada
BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba
Atlantic Canada
NS, NB, PEI, Newfoundland & Labrador
Northern Territories
Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
Our Roadmap
Canada Launch
All 13 provinces & territories by end of year
US Expansion
Major US markets
Company Facts
Founded
2025
Headquarters
Ottawa, Canada
Team Size
2 Founders
Focus
9 Contractor Verticals
Key Statistics
60%
of searches now end without a click—AI answers directly
40%
of consumers use AI assistants to find local services
$250
one-time verification fee for credential page
Brand Assets
Logo (Light Background)
Verif
ied Node
Use on light/white backgrounds
Logo (Dark Background)
Verif
ied Node
Use on dark/black backgrounds
Brand Colors
Mineral
#7C8363
Sage
#9FC2B2
Slate 900
#0f172a
White
#ffffff
Founders
Simon Bergeron
Co-Founder & Developer
Ottawa, Ontario
Seasoned developer with experience building scalable products. Brother runs a general contracting business. Recognized the AI shift early and built the technical infrastructure to help contractors stay visible.
Gab Bujold
Co-Founder & Marketing
Quebec
Marketing consultant with 10+ years helping businesses get found online. Grew up around trades—brother a lineman, father fixing everything from pipes to panels. Focused on helping contractors build visibility that matches their skill.
Media Inquiries
For press inquiries, interviews, or additional information, reach out to our team.
press@verifiednode.com