Built on Insight.
Focused on Resilience.

Trusted by over 150,000 professionals and a global network of 10,000+ members advancing compliance, ethics, and risk management.

Built on Insight.
Focused on Resilience.

Trusted by over 150,000 professionals and a global network of 10,000+ members advancing compliance, ethics, and risk management.

Built on Insight.
Focused on Resilience.

Trusted by over 150,000 professionals and a global network of 10,000+ members advancing compliance, ethics, and risk management.

Who We Serve

Verdian supports professionals and organizations in 170 countries — including corporate boards, compliance leaders, investors, and advisors — focused on the most significant areas of governance, risk and compliance.


Who We Serve

Verdian supports professionals and organizations in 170 countries — including corporate boards, compliance leaders, investors, and advisors — focused on the most significant areas of governance, risk and compliance.


What We Do

Verdian concentrates on the areas where missteps are most costly - and excellence builds enduring trust. By combining AI-powered analytics with human insight, we strengthen the disciplines at the center of effective governance, risk, and compliance.

What We Do

Verdian concentrates on the areas where missteps are most costly - and excellence builds enduring trust. By combining AI-powered analytics with human insight, we strengthen the disciplines at the center of effective governance, risk, and compliance.

Ethics and Compliance

Ethics and Compliance

The Global Standard for Ethics & Compliance Programs

The Ethics & Compliance Initiative (ECI) sets the global standard for high-quality ethics and compliance programs through the High-Quality Program (HQP) Standard and brings together senior ethics and compliance leaders through its invite-only Fellows community.

The Global Standard for Ethics & Compliance Programs

The Ethics & Compliance Initiative (ECI) sets the global standard for high-quality ethics and compliance programs through the High-Quality Program (HQP) Standard and brings together senior ethics and compliance leaders through its invite-only Fellows community.

The Global Standard for Ethics & Compliance Programs

The Ethics & Compliance Initiative (ECI) sets the global standard for high-quality ethics and compliance programs through the High-Quality Program (HQP) Standard and brings together senior ethics and compliance leaders through its invite-only Fellows community.

Intelligence for
Global Compliance Leaders

In collaboration with ECI, Compliance Week delivers expert analysis, insights, and a powerful network for compliance leaders. Together, they provide access to leading insights and peer-led events to help you stay ahead of regulatory change and strengthen your program.

Intelligence for
Global Compliance Leaders

In collaboration with ECI, Compliance Week delivers expert analysis, insights, and a powerful network for compliance leaders. Together, they provide access to leading insights and peer-led events to help you stay ahead of regulatory change and strengthen your program.

Intelligence for
Global Compliance Leaders

In collaboration with ECI, Compliance Week delivers expert analysis, insights, and a powerful network for compliance leaders. Together, they provide access to leading insights and peer-led events to help you stay ahead of regulatory change and strengthen your program.

Anti-Financial Crime


Anti-Financial Crime


Certification and AI Copilot Support for Financial Compliance Leaders

FCA equips professionals with the knowledge, certifications, and AI Copilot guidance to better understand regulations, reduce risk, and strengthen their organizations.

Certification and AI Copilot Support for Financial Compliance Leaders

FCA equips professionals with the knowledge, certifications, and AI Copilot guidance to better understand regulations, reduce risk, and strengthen their organizations.

Certification and AI Copilot Support for Financial Compliance Leaders

FCA equips professionals with the knowledge, certifications, and AI Copilot guidance to better understand regulations, reduce risk, and strengthen their organizations.

Capital Allocation


Capital Allocation


Training, Certification and AI Support for Smarter Capital Allocation

Verdian provides leaders with the training, certification, and AI Copilot support to make smarter capital allocation decisions and build stronger, more resilient businesses.

Training, Certification and AI Support for Smarter Capital Allocation

Verdian provides leaders with the training, certification, and AI Copilot support to make smarter capital allocation decisions and build stronger, more resilient businesses.

Training, Certification and AI Support for Smarter Capital Allocation

Verdian provides leaders with the training, certification, and AI Copilot support to make smarter capital allocation decisions and build stronger, more resilient businesses.

Training, Certification and AI Support for Smarter Capital Allocation

Verdian provides leaders with the training, certification, and AI Copilot support to make smarter capital allocation decisions and build stronger, more resilient businesses.

Portfolio Risk Management


Portfolio Risk Management


Portfolio Compliance Intelligence for Private Equity Firms

Streamline risk management with our software tailored for private equity and SMBs, offering compliance risk assessments to monitor risk across your organization.

Portfolio Compliance Intelligence for Private Equity Firms

Streamline risk management with our software tailored for private equity and SMBs, offering compliance risk assessments to monitor risk across your organization.

Portfolio Compliance Intelligence for Private Equity Firms

Streamline risk management with our software tailored for private equity and SMBs, offering compliance risk assessments to monitor risk across your organization.

Other Training and Certification


Other Training and Certification


State-Mandated Continuing Education

Education Workers Group operates several specialized continuing education sites, including WorkshopsExpress.com, StateCE.com, FuneralContinuingEducation.com, and LessonPlans.ai. These sites offer a range of approved courses for professionals in various fields and are recognized by state and national licensing boards for their quality and relevance.

State-Mandated Continuing Education

Education Workers Group operates several specialized continuing education sites, including WorkshopsExpress.com, StateCE.com, FuneralContinuingEducation.com, and LessonPlans.ai. These sites offer a range of approved courses for professionals in various fields and are recognized by state and national licensing boards for their quality and relevance.

State-Mandated Continuing Education

Education Workers Group operates several specialized continuing education sites, including WorkshopsExpress.com, StateCE.com, FuneralContinuingEducation.com, and LessonPlans.ai. These sites offer a range of approved courses for professionals in various fields and are recognized by state and national licensing boards for their quality and relevance.

Exited

Exited

Sustainability Reporting

BuzzWord provides sustainability reporting and disclosure strategies, aligning them with leading frameworks and standards. With 20+ years of experience, BuzzWord serves global leaders, including several Fortune 500 corporations and private equity firms.

Acquired in 2021. Exited in 2024.

Sustainability Reporting

BuzzWord provides sustainability reporting and disclosure strategies, aligning them with leading frameworks and standards. With 20+ years of experience, BuzzWord serves global leaders, including several Fortune 500 corporations and private equity firms.

Acquired in 2021. Exited in 2024.

Sustainability Reporting

BuzzWord provides sustainability reporting and disclosure strategies, aligning them with leading frameworks and standards. With 20+ years of experience, BuzzWord serves global leaders, including several Fortune 500 corporations and private equity firms.

Acquired in 2021. Exited in 2024.

Our Background

Who We Are
and
Who We Are Not

Verdian is led by experienced owners and operators who have built, scaled, and invested in companies across industries. Our differentiator is the combination of investing and operating experience - understanding what drives growth from within and how to sustain it over time.

This dual perspective allows us to help businesses grow stronger, more sustainable, and more enduring, delivering best-in-class value to customers, employees, and shareholders alike.

We are proudly certified as a minority-owned business by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).

Our Background

Verdian is led by experienced owners and operators who have built, scaled, and invested in companies across industries. Our differentiator is the combination of investing and operating experience - understanding what drives growth from within and how to sustain it over time.

This dual perspective allows us to help businesses grow stronger, more sustainable, and more enduring, delivering best-in-class value to customers, employees, and shareholders alike.

We are proudly certified as a minority-owned business by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).

Our Team

Guy Blachman
Guy Blachman

Technology Advisor
CEO, Carson

Technology Advisor
CEO, Carson

Diego Feitt
Diego Feitt

AI Solutions Architect

AI Solutions Architect

Chris Gonzales
Chris Gonzales

Senior Web Developer

Senior Web Developer

Jim Lindstrom
Jim Lindstrom

Founder & CEO

Founder & CEO

Nicholas Pike
Nicholas Pike

M&A Advisor
Managing Director, Three Cairns Group

M&A Advisor
Managing Director, Three Cairns Group

Sofi Ryser
Sofi Ryser

Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Miguel Sedano
Miguel Sedano

Accounting

Accounting

Mindy Tang
Mindy Tang

Senior Developer & Team Lead

Senior Developer & Team Lead

Matt Umscheid
Matt Umscheid

Operational Advisor
CEO, IGS

Operational Advisor
CEO, IGS

Bobby Vaillancourt
Bobby Vaillancourt

Head of Digital Transformation

Head of Digital Transformation

Our Team

Guy Blachman

Technology Advisor
CEO, Carson

Diego Feitt

AI Solutions Architect

Chris Gonzales

Senior Web Developer

Jim Lindstrom

Founder & CEO

Nicholas Pike

M&A Advisor
Managing Director, Three Cairns Group

Sofi Ryser

Executive Assistant

Miguel Sedano

Accounting

Mindy Tang

Senior Developer & Team Lead

Matt Umscheid

Operational Advisor
CEO, IGS

Bobby Vaillancourt

Head of Digital Transformation

Acquisition Strategy

Pairing real-world experience with AI-first strategy, Verdian helps companies advance their legacy and unlock smarter growth.

Verdian seeks to partner with founders of recurring revenue businesses providing risk-related solutions. Distinct from a traditional investment firm, we are defined by a unique personal capital base, a demonstrated operational improvement track record, and a highly entrepreneurial ethos.


We target businesses with valuations ranging from $5m to $100m.

If your company aligns with our strategy, please contact us.

Contact

info@verdianinsights.com

Greenwich

15 E Putnam Ave, Suite 3070
Greenwich, CT 06830

USA

New York

230 Park Ave., 3rd Flr. West

New York, NY 10169

USA

Boston

361 Newbury Street, 5th Floor

Boston, MA 02115

USA

Acquisition Strategy

Pairing real-world experience with AI-first strategy, Verdian helps companies advance their legacy and unlock smarter growth.

Verdian seeks to partner with founders of recurring revenue businesses providing risk-related solutions. Distinct from a traditional investment firm, we are defined by a unique personal capital base, a demonstrated operational improvement track record, and a highly entrepreneurial ethos.


We target businesses with valuations ranging from $5m to $100m.

If your company aligns with our strategy, please contact us.

Contact

info@verdianinsights.com

Greenwich

15 E Putnam Ave, Suite 3070
Greenwich, CT 06830

USA

New York

230 Park Ave., 3rd Flr. West

New York, NY 10169

USA

Boston

361 Newbury Street, 5th Floor

Boston, MA 02115

USA

Acquisition Strategy

Pairing real-world experience with AI-first strategy, Verdian helps companies advance their legacy and unlock smarter growth.

Verdian seeks to partner with founders of recurring revenue businesses providing risk-related solutions. Distinct from a traditional investment firm, we are defined by a unique personal capital base, a demonstrated operational improvement track record, and a highly entrepreneurial ethos.


We target businesses with valuations ranging from $5m to $100m.

If your company aligns with our strategy, please contact us.

Contact

info@verdianinsights.com

Greenwich

15 E Putnam Ave, Suite 3070
Greenwich, CT 06830

USA

New York

230 Park Ave., 3rd Flr. West

New York, NY 10169

USA

Boston

361 Newbury Street, 5th Floor

Boston, MA 02115

USA

Acquisition Strategy

Pairing real-world experience with AI-first strategy, Verdian helps companies advance their legacy and unlock smarter growth.

Verdian seeks to partner with founders of recurring revenue businesses providing risk-related solutions. Distinct from a traditional investment firm, we are defined by a unique personal capital base, a demonstrated operational improvement track record, and a highly entrepreneurial ethos.


We target businesses with valuations ranging from $5m to $100m.

If your company aligns with our strategy, please contact us.

Contact

info@verdianinsights.com

Greenwich

15 E Putnam Ave,

Suite 3070
Greenwich, CT 06830

USA

New York

230 Park Ave.,
3rd Flr. West

New York, NY 10169

USA

Boston

361 Newbury Street, 5th Floor

Boston, MA 02115

USA