Ottawa, Ontario — May 26, 2025 — Paddio is proud to announce its first-place victory at the inaugural Canadian Veteran Pitchfest, hosted by the Veteran Business Network Institute (VBNI) in partnership with Mission Entrepreneur, and the University of Ottawa's entrepreneurship and innovation program dedicated to supporting veteran entrepreneurs.

The Pitchfest event, held on May 24, 2025 at the University of Ottawa, showcased leading veteran-founded companies across Canada, spotlighting innovative business ideas and fostering connections within the veteran entrepreneur community.

Luke Morrison, CEO and Co-Founder of Paddio, expressed his gratitude and excitement:
"I'm incredibly honoured and humbled that Paddio was selected as the winner of this event. The sense of duty I developed while serving runs deep, and I want to solve a big problem facing all Canadians. Paddio is reshaping the home ecosystem to support the next generation of homeowners. Most Canadians today know very little about their homes yet it is the most expensive thing they own. This achievement validates our mission and motivates us to simplify homeownership, and make it more affordable for everyone.”

Before launching Paddio, Luke served for 11 years in the Royal Canadian Air Force, He retired after serving as Aide-de-camp to the Chief of the Defence Staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, and a transformative period flying in the Dussault-Dornier Alpha Jet with Canada’s most competent aviators. 

Paddio extends its deepest appreciation to VBNI, Mission Entrepreneur, and the University of Ottawa for their commitment to empowering veteran entrepreneurs and fostering innovation. Additionally, Paddio congratulates all fellow Pitchfest participants for their compelling presentations and entrepreneurial spirit.

About Paddio: Paddio is a comprehensive home management platform uniting homeowners, real estate agents, tradespeople, insurers, and other home service providers. Through intuitive technology, Paddio simplifies homeownership, providing Canadians with proactive home management, financial insights, and streamlined connections to trusted local service providers.

Media Contact:
‍Luke Morrison
CEO & Co-Founder
luke@paddio.ca