# Jeff Nugent

> Jeff Nugent is co-founder and CEO of Independently, an independent contractor validation platform. His career includes Procom, founding Flextrack and Contingent Workforce Solutions, and a strategy and global business development role following CWS’s combination with People 2.0. He also co-founded the Contingent Workforce Institute.

- **Role:** Co-founder and CEO at Independently
- **Organizations:** Independently, Contingent Workforce Institute, Contingent Workforce Solutions, People 2.0, Flextrack, Procom, ACSESS
- **Education:** Bachelor of Business Administration, Wilfrid Laurier University
- **Known for:** Founded Flextrack while at Procom., Founded CWS, recognized in the 2011 PROFIT HOT 50 ranking., Helped expand People 2.0 internationally after the CWS transaction.

## Career timeline

- **1995** — Graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a BBA.
- **2008** — Founded Contingent Workforce Solutions.
- **2011** — CWS ranked first in the PROFIT HOT 50.
- **2012** — Testified before Canada’s House of Commons HUMA committee on June 13.
- **2018** — CWS joined People 2.0; Nugent was appointed chief strategy and global business development officer.
- **2024** — Appeared on Transform Work as co-founder and CEO of Independently and co-founder of the Contingent Workforce Institute.
- **2026** — Independently announced a partnership with DISA Global Solutions on January 26.

## Achievements

- Founded Flextrack while at Procom.
- Founded CWS, recognized in the 2011 PROFIT HOT 50 ranking.
- Helped expand People 2.0 internationally after the CWS transaction.
- Co-founded the Contingent Workforce Institute.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Featured in AllWork’s July 21 article following a webinar on contingent workforce compliance.
- **2026-05** — Published a LinkedIn article titled Independent Contractor Misclassification in Canada on May 3.
- **2026-04** — Featured in episode 27 of The Independent Workforce, published April 7.
- **2026-02** — Interviewed by Ascen in Staffing Industry Spotlight, published February 12.
- **2026-01** — Independently and DISA Global Solutions announced a partnership on January 26.

## Links

- Website: https://www.independently.ai/
- LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jeffnugent

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