{"id":551,"date":"2020-11-18T19:17:45","date_gmt":"2020-11-18T19:17:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/?post_type=press&p=551"},"modified":"2024-05-08T13:37:51","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T13:37:51","slug":"certn-is-one-of-canadas-companies-to-watch-in-2020-deloittes-technology-fast-50-awards","status":"publish","type":"press","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/us\/press-releases\/certn-is-one-of-canadas-companies-to-watch-in-2020-deloittes-technology-fast-50-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Certn is one of Canada\u2019s Companies-to-Watch in 2020 Deloitte\u2019s Technology Fast 50\u2122 Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

VICTORIA, British Columbia, November 18 2020:<\/strong> Certn, a leading people data platform that helps businesses perform fast, comprehensive background checks and ongoing risk monitoring, is named one of Canada\u2019s Companies-to-Watch in the 2020 Deloitte Technology Fast 50\u2122 Awards. The award spotlights emerging companies that exhibit strong growth and show potential to be a future candidate of the Technology Fast 50 award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re so thankful to be given this incredible honour and to be recognized alongside so many amazing companies\u201d says Andrew McLeod, C30 at Certn. \u201dThank you so much to all of the people that have made our growth and this award a reality!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Companies-to-Watch winners are new companies headquartered in Canada, demonstrating superior technology, effective management experience, and common traits of Deloitte Technology Fast 50\u2122 nominees and award winners. To be eligible, candidates must also devote a significant portion of their operating revenues to creating proprietary technology or intellectual property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re extremely proud to recognize this year\u2019s Companies-to-Watch winners, not only to celebrate their early stage growth in these uncertain times, but also their staggering potential moving forward,\u201d said Erica Pretorius, partner and national leader for the Technology Fast 50\u2122 program at Deloitte Canada. \u201cThese outstanding companies demonstrate tremendous courage, the ability to take calculated risks, and notable skills to exploit opportunities. They are the key to the future success of the technology sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certn was co-founded by Andrew McLeod, Evan Dalton, Owen Madrick, Daniel Faulkner, Will Nettke and Curtis Smith in late 2016. Fast forward to 2020, Certn is now the new standard in human risk intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Deloitte Technology Fast 50\u2122<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 program is Canada\u2019s pre-eminent technology awards program. Celebrating business growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship, the program features distinct categories, including the Technology Fast 50 ranking, Enterprise Fast 15, and Companies-to-Watch. The program also recognizes companies within the North American Technology Fast 500 ranking, identifying technology companies in the United States and Canada. The 2020 program sponsors include Deloitte, RBC, CBRE, Clarity Recruitment, and Lafond. For further information, visit www.fast50.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Deloitte<\/strong>
Deloitte provides audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and related services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. Deloitte serves four out of five Fortune Global 500\u00ae companies through a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries and territories bringing world-class capabilities, insights, and service to address clients\u2019 most complex business challenges. Deloitte LLP, an Ontario limited liability partnership, is the Canadian member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited. Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee, and its network of member firms, each of which is a legally separate and independent entity. Please see www.deloitte.com\/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited and its member firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our global Purpose is making an impact that matters. At Deloitte Canada, that translates into building a better future by accelerating and expanding access to knowledge. We believe we can achieve this Purpose by living our shared values to lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more about how Deloitte\u2019s approximately 312,000 professionals, over 12,000 of whom are part of the Canadian firm, please connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Certn<\/strong>Certn offers better and faster experiences for everyone. Certn is revolutionizing background screening with the easiest-to-use online platform, 24\/7 customer support, and fast and compliant results from global databases. Why wait? Trusted by 20,000+ teams, Certn helps businesses hire faster and manage risk \u2014 all while delivering user experiences that help them stand out. Learn more at http:\/\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website: https:\/\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/<\/a>Facebook: @Certn.Co (https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/)<\/a>Instagram: @Certn.Co (https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/)<\/a>LinkedIn: Certn (https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/certn\/)<\/a>X: @Certn (https:\/\/twitter.com\/Certn)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For media inquiries, please contact:<\/strong>
Gabe Velenosi
Communications Manager, Certn
Email: gabe.velenosi@certn.co<\/a>
Phone: (250) 508-0486<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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