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Jason Hardy
Co-Founder and CEO at Ownly, expert in real estate and technology
Jason Hardy is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ownly, a proptech company specializing in e-commerce solutions for the real estate industry. Under his leadership, Ownly aims to modernize real estate transactions by providing a seamless online experience for buyers and sellers, akin to platforms like Shopify but tailored for real estate. The company was officially formed in January 2021, following the development of its minimum viable product six months earlier.13
In addition to his role at Ownly, Jason is the President and Chairman of Chatterson, a boutique real estate marketing firm based in Calgary, Alberta. He is also involved in education as a director at the Real Estate Development Institute of Canada and teaches courses at the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary.12
With over 22 years in the home building and land development industry, Jason has been a strong advocate for digitizing real estate processes, recognizing that the industry has been slow to adopt modern technology. His vision for Ownly was inspired by the need to reduce friction in real estate transactions and enhance consumer confidence throughout the buying process.1
