About Us
We Believe Technology Can Create Opportunities
Hi, we’re Checkr—the leading technology company in the background check industry. We’re building a better future for everyone by making hiring better, fairer, and more efficient.
About us
Since our launch in 2014, we’ve grown to a team of over 400 employees. From our offices in San Francisco and Denver, we’re bringing unrivaled technology to the hiring process.
The most advanced hiring tools in the industry
We’re leveraging technology to bring hiring to the next level. With artificial intelligence and machine learning, our tools and solutions make background checks faster, easier, and more compliant.
Working towards a fairer future
We believe all candidates should have a fair chance to work. That’s why we’re connecting companies to more diverse pools of qualified talent and helping them reduce bias throughout their hiring process.
Our leadership team
We’re a diverse team of talented leaders, innovators, designers, engineers, and support providers from all walks of life. Our varying perspectives give us insight into the unique challenges our customers face and help us build long-lasting relationships.
Daniel Yanisse
Co-Founder & CEO
Jonathan Perichon
Cofounder and Head of Checkr X
Linda Shaffer
Chief People and Operations Officer
Marc Diouane
Chief Business Officer
Naeem Ishaq
Chief Financial Officer
Gabe Westmaas
SVP, Product and Engineering
Preethi Bhansali
Sr. Director, Operations
Matt Curl
VP, Revenue Operations
Kristen Faris
SVP, Industry Strategy & Sales Solutions
Todd Freedman
VP, Finance
Prachi Gore
VP, Marketing
Sumant Mauskar
VP, Customer Growth
Sridevi Pasumarthi
VP, Corporate Engineering
Jen Yeh
VP and General Counsel
Our investors
We’re backed by a group of experienced investors who are committed to our mission and long-term success.
