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In their words
69% of homeowners struggle to find a contractor they can trust. It's because 5% of renovation projects in this country end with a stolen deposit or a contractor who walks off the job.
80% of contractors spend a significant portion of their week chasing payments on work they've already done. The average time it takes a contractor to get paid is approaching three months.
With project funds held in trust, Bidmii is the safest way to get things done. Homeowners can easily find, hire and pay contractors, and contractors can grow and manage their business.
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Quick answers
Who is Jon Christensen?
Co-founder and CEO of Bidmii, a Toronto home-renovation marketplace that holds project funds in trust. He spent his earlier career in restaurant franchising, real estate and construction before starting Bidmii in 2020.
Why did he start Bidmii?
When pandemic financing for new restaurants dried up, Christensen pivoted. Over beers in his driveway with his brother and a friend who was a cloud architect, they decided to bring the construction know-how that scales restaurants to homeowners doing renovations.
How does Bidmii make money?
The platform is free for homeowners and contractors and takes no cut of jobs. It monetizes through Bidmii Pro, a contractor subscription with a self-building website, early access to projects, AI-powered quoting and financing tools.