Jonathan Perichon

Y’all gotta know about Jonathan Perichon – dude’s the real deal in the startup game. He’s a YC S14 alum, so he’s been in the trenches for a minute. His story’s all about spotting bullshit inefficiencies and just crushing them. Started out working at Mogreet and KDE, but the big jump was at Deliv, where he was a software engineer. That’s where he first saw how messy background checks are in the on-demand economy – all delays, errors, just unnecessary hassle. That frustration lit a fire under him.

So, he jumped into action and co-founded Checkr, which is now one of the hottest companies coming out of YC. Checkr automates background checks for companies like DoorDash, Coinbase, Lyft, and Airtable – over 100,000 customers. No cap – it’s legit changing how people work and hire. The platform’s recognized as a Forbes Cloud 100 company and a YC Breakthrough, so clearly, he’s not messing around.

What’s crazy is, Jonathan’s process isn’t just about tech or money. It’s about fixing real problems he’s seen firsthand. His experience at Deliv, spotting the clunky process, shows his hustle and focus on making things smoother. He jumped from engineer to co-founder, which says a lot about his motivation – he’s the kind of guy who sees bullshit, then jumps into solving it head-on.

And he’s more than just a tech guy. Studied at the University of Teesside, but what really drives him is making a real impact. That’s what makes him stand out – he’s not just building for the sake of it. He’s creating stuff that actually changes the game. Checkr’s success proves he knows how to turn problems into massive opportunities.

Long story short? Jonathan is one of those founders who saw a problem, refused to accept the bullshit status quo, and built something that’s now a major player. His process screams motivation – driven by real-world pain points, not just chasing trends. The dude’s proof that if you got the grit and focus, you can turn your frustrations into a company that’s changing the future of work. No Cap.