KANNY

KANNY sources and collects candid and confidential peer assessment data that informs recruiters/employers about candidates’ character.

  • Stage Product In Development
  • Industry HRtech
  • Location Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA
  • Currency USD
  • Founded February 2023
  • Employees 5
  • Incorporation Type C-corp
  • Website kanny.com

Company Summary

“Hiring the wrong people is the fastest way to undermine a sustainable business.” -Kevin J. Donaldson

The US Department of Labor states a mis-hire can cost 35-500% of an employee’s salary.

Organizations lose 5% of their annual revenue to employee fraud. This will be a $1T problem by 2030.

KANNY collects candid and confidential peer feedback that can accurately inform recruiters / employers about a candidate's character.

Team

  • Sean Vassilaros
    Founder, CEO

    - 25+ years as a life sciences executive and digital health entrepreneur
    - Leadership roles in operations and technology teams across global brands
    - Co-founder & COO at THREAD, a trailblazer in decentralized studies – sold to a PE firm
    - Expert in navigating startups through scale phases in regulated industries

  • Dave Vassilaros
    Co-Founder

    - Executive with over 15 years in the payer and healthcare space.
    - Proven success building sales strategy and partnerships with benefits consultants, CFOs, and HR teams
    - Creative marketing and messaging innovator for large, midsize, and startup business
    - Effective keynote and panel speaker at conferences nationwide

  • Dave Krasne
    Co-Founder

    - 25+ years of experience in finance, operations, and startup ventures
    - Background in investment banking, private equity, and C-level operating roles
    - Proven entrepreneur and founder, with expertise in strategy, fundraising, and team formation

  • Nannan Hu
    Co-Founder

    - First commercial hire at greenhouse.com, a leading HR Tech solution. helped grow company from pre-revenue to 100M+ ARR in 7 years.
    - 15 years experience building and leading Customer Success, Sales, and Strategy teams at startups and Fortune 100 companies
    - 10 year consulting practice in GTM strategy for early stage startups

Advisors

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