Checkr

Checkr completely disrupted the archaic, manual background check industry by applying intense artificial intelligence and massive API automation. It was originally propelled to massive unicorn status by the "Gig Economy." Companies like Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash needed to onboard millions of drivers legally and safely, but they couldn't afford to wait two weeks for a human to review paper court documents. Checkr's AI engine instantly scans thousands of digital county, state, and federal databases. If an applicant has a perfectly clean record, the AI instantly approves them in seconds, entirely without human intervention. This frictionless "instant clear" rate is the primary reason almost every massive Silicon Valley tech company utilizes their API. It also introduced the revolutionary concept of "Continuous Checking." Historically, an employee passed a check on their first day and was never checked again. Checkr can continuously monitor a delivery driver's criminal record for years. If a driver gets a DUI two years after being hired, the software instantly flags the employer so they can suspend the driver's app access immediately.