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Owen Madrick

Co-founder, Certn

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Owen Madrick co-founded Certn in 2016 with Andrew McLeod and Evan Dalton, and the company's leadership page lists him as Co-Founder and COO. A chartered accountant designated in both Canada and the US, he and McLeod held executive roles at fintech firm RentMoola before starting the Victoria background-screening company, which raised a $65.1-million CAD Series B in 2022.

Owen hasn’t spoken on a TechTO, TechVancouver or TechWaterloo stage. This profile is here because Owen co-founded Certn, which appears in 1 talk in the archive.

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Quick answers

Did Owen Madrick co-found Certn?

Yes. BetaKit, 2022-05-10, reports Certn was "Co-founded in 2016 by Andrew McLeod, Owen Madrick, and Evan Dalton," and Certn's own leadership page, checked 2026-09-20, lists all three men as co-founders.

What is his role at Certn?

Certn's leadership page, checked 2026-09-20, lists Owen Madrick as Co-Founder with the operating title COO, alongside Andrew McLeod (CEO & Co-Founder) and Evan Dalton (Co-Founder).

What did Madrick do before Certn?

BCBusiness, 2024-10-25, reports that Madrick has a background in finance and accounting and that he and Andrew McLeod previously held executive roles at fintech firm Rent Moola. Inovia Capital's founder profile, checked 2026-09-20, adds that he is a Chartered Accountant in Canada and a CPA in the United States.

How large is Certn?

BCBusiness, 2024-10-25, reports roughly 440 employees worldwide and says the company was projected to reach profitability in 2025. BetaKit, 2022-05-10, reports a $65.1-million CAD Series B led by B Capital.

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