Every year, hundreds of thousands of licensed professionals – nurses, doctors, therapists, teachers, and more – receive complaints from their licensing boards. For most, the experience is terrifying, isolating, and expensive. Many cannot afford the thousands of dollars attorneys charge for representation, yet responding inappropriately to a board complaint can jeopardize their entire career. BoardWise was created to fill this critical gap: offering licensed professionals an affordable, accessible digital platform to understand and respond to complaints clearly, confidently, and professionally.
Founded by Matthew Bady, a Registered Nurse who personally navigated a board complaint process, BoardWise is built from lived experience. After witnessing the stress, confusion, and financial burden that board investigations place on hardworking professionals, Matt developed a platform that he wished had existed during his own experience. Describing BoardWise as “the TurboTax of Professional License Defense,” the company provides a guided, step-by-step process that helps professionals organize their case, draft professional responses, and protect their licenses – all at a fraction of the cost of traditional legal representation.
1. What is your company’s mission?
BoardWise is a digital suite that helps licensed professionals understand and respond to complaints from their licensing boards clearly, quickly, privately, and affordably. We are the TurboTax of Professional License Defense!
2. What inspired you to start your company?
I am an experienced RN who went through a Board complaint process.
3. What problem are you solving?
Hundreds of thousands of professionals deal with complaints from licensing boards annually without meaningful support because they cannot afford attorneys. But these complaints can turn serious– especially if answered inappropriately.
4. Who are your customers?
Licensed professionals with a licensing board complaint.
5. What is your business model?
$499 one-time payment for lifetime access or $167/month for three months = lifetime access.
6. What is your company’s most significant achievement to date?
We’ve launched, have sales, and are rapidly pursuing IP, strategic partners, and significant funding. Most of all, this mission means everything to licensed professionals who have never before had this kind of software built just for them.
7. What are your goals for the next year?
Scale and secure significant funding.
8. What is your biggest challenge?
Securing funding that supports growth.
9. What does “justice tech” mean to you?
Justice tech means that everyone gets a seat at the table– whether they can afford a lawyer or not (most cannot). At its core, justice tech protects our democracy and the rule of law.
10. Why did you join JTA, and what do you love about being part of it?
The collaborative environment of JTA, combined with visionary members, really speaks to my company and mission – we are truly trying to change justice for our users.
11. Share another organization you love that is working to bridge the Access to Justice Gap, and why.
I like the IAALS mission, which appears to be focused on breaking down the systemic legal barriers to this kind of innovation– protecting everyone’s access to justice and equality under the law.
12. How can people learn more about your company?
BoardWise is developing at lightning speed! The best way to keep up is by visiting our website for our latest blog posts, projects, partners, initiatives, and other updates. Currently, BoardWise is intentionally not found on traditional social media platforms. Moreover, questions are always accepted via our contact form or email: support@boardwise.online.