Checkr aims to reduce time, human error, and bias from manual background checks through the use of AI-powered technology. On a mission to build a fairer future, Checkr is changing the way companies hire.
how we work with Checkr.
cred works closely with Checkr corporate communications team to increase the visibility of Checkr’s executives as leading thought leaders in their industries. cred developed speaking goals, platforms, and targets to inform a strategic approach to secure speaking opportunities at events and on podcasts.
“cred is truly an extension of our team. I have been very impressed by how quickly they ramped and understood our priorities and goals. In addition to securing amazing speaking opportunities for our execs, they are masters at managing through the chaos of large scale events, staying on top of important details, and ensuring that we make the most of each engagement.”
Checkr speakers we’ve represented.
Daniel Yanisse, Co-Founder & CEO
The son of Syrian and Romanian immigrants, Daniel saw his parents work twice as hard for the same opportunities and recognized early in his career that there is an inherent bias in the DNA of the workforce. This inspired Daniel to build Checkr—to create a more even playing field for all by helping businesses reduce bias and establish fair chance hiring practices. Before founding Checkr, Daniel worked on Mars rover prototypes at NASA and in engineering roles at various startups.
Lindsey Scrase, COO
With nearly 20 years of leadership experience across operations, sales, growth, account management, business development and strategy, Lindsey has a deep understanding of how to scale product-led growth organizations through a customer-centric, data-driven approach. Lindsey served as Checkr’s Chief Revenue Officer, and previously spent the last 10 years at Google Cloud, where she played an instrumental role in growing the business to over 7 million paying Google Workspace customers and scaling the Google for Startups Cloud Program.
Naeem Ishaq, CFO
A strategically minded executive with 20 years of extensive financial and operational experience, Naeem has successfully scaled disruptive growth businesses from startup stage to global reach, including being one of the first 5% of employees at Square and Salesforce and leading Square (NYSE: SQ) through its IPO. He has raised over a billion dollars in capital and has participated in more than 40 merger and acquisition transactions.
Ken Oliver, VP Checkr.org & Executive Director, the Checkr Foundation
Ken’s passion for social justice and the power of transformation have led him to become a sought-after leader and speaker on issues such as criminal justice reform, DEI, the future of work and personal leadership development. In 2021, he led an effort to secure a historic $28.5M investment from the State of California to develop the first residential and tech-centered workforce development program for formerly incarcerated people in the US. After having spent 24 years himself in the labyrinth of California’s criminal justice system, Ken emerged to become a certified paralegal and policy director for a public interest law firm.
Checkr’s speaking goals.
Lead the conversation around efforts to build a fairer future of workers.
Establish credibility for its executives as leaders in HRTech and SaaS.
Position Checker as the leading solution for employee background check screening.
Checkr’s speaking platform.
Hiring for Curiosity: A Strategy for Growth in Uncertain Times
Investment or Distraction? A Framework for Smarter AI Adoption
Balancing Excellence and Compassion in the Workplace
Revolutionizing Corporate Efficiency with AI
Driving Philanthropy and Commitment to Social Responsibility
opportunities we’ve secured for Checkr.
Events:
Collision
Culture Summit
Fortune’s Emerging CFO
HBS Tech Conference
Inc. Founders House at Black Tech Week
Lesbians Who Tech #Pride Summit
Mobile World Congress Barcelona
National Diversity and Leadership Conference
New York Times Dealbook Summit
SaaStr Annual
Startup Grind Global
Slush
Podcasts:
AI and the Future of Work podcast
CFO Thought Leader podcast
HR Leaders Podcast
Productea Podcast
Second in Command Podcast
Women to Watch Podcast