Verdant
AI-native planning & permitting software for local gov
About Verdant
Verdant is building the AI infrastructure for local government, and we’re starting with modern planning & permitting software. We help governments write developer-friendly laws, then review permit applications under those rules to build faster.
Founders
Aidan Ng
Co-founder
Co-founder & CEO of Verdant. Before Verdant, I built commercial real estate underwriting models as a business analyst at Capital One. Before that, I studied International Politics at Georgetown and spent three years in the government space at DOJ, USDA, the Hill, and Deloitte Government and Public Services.
Jason Yi
Co-Founder
Co-founder of Verdant. Before Verdant, I built AI HR software for local government at Holly and legislative tracking tools at Aidy (YC W24). Previously, I studied computer science at Georgetown where I researched automation for public benefits delivery, AI safety, and published data security research.