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title: "Building an API Driven Solution for Background Checks"
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# Building an API Driven Solution for Background Checks

Code Story | Startup Podcast for Technical Founders — S1 E6: Building an API Driven Solution for Background Checks | Jonathan Perichon (Checkr) Press Play to Listen While You Browse S1 E6: Building an API Driven Solution for Background Checks | Jonathan Perichon (Checkr) Code Story | Startup Podcast for Technical Founders 0:00 30:22 1× Through a chance internship in LA, Jonathan Perichon made his way from France to the United States. In doing so, he fell in love with the culture and opportunity. After working for a startup requiring background checks for its users, he saw first hand how antiquated and slow the process can be. After about 6 months, he and his co-founder set off to build an API driven solution, facilitating the submission, reporting and workflow of background checks for candidate workers… and much more. Today’s sponsor: DevMountain ( https://devmountain.com ) Links: checkr.com https://twitter.com/jperichon https://www.deliv.co/ Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts ! Amazing tools we use: If you want the best publishing platform for your podcast, with amazing support & people – use Transistor.fm . Want to record your remote interviews with class? Then, you need to use Squadcast . Code Story uses the 1-click product ClipGain , sign up now to get 3hrs of podcast processing time FREE! Credits: Code Story is hosted and produced by Noah Labhart , Co-produced and edited by George Mocharko . Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Pocket Casts , Google Play , Breaker , YouTube , or the podcasting app of your choice. Checkout our episode stacks on Stacklist! https://stacks.codestory.co/ Advertising Inquiries : https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Latest Season of the Podcast is Sponsored By