Modern background check evaluation
Turn records into relevant hiring signals with a decision-intelligence layer.
The benefits
High-volume hiring meets
high-quality decisions
Faster reviews
Intelligent automation handles the heavy lifting so you can get to the right answer faster.
Smarter decisions
Role-specific analysis and science-backed reviews so you can manage risk without losing great candidates.
Reduced risks
Consistent, evidence-based decisions that protect your organization and reduce compliance exposure.
Background screeners collect data.
Kizuna helps you decide.
We analyze background check data using job-specific risk factors and proven criminology research, giving you intelligent decision-support.
Three steps to
smarter hiring
Set your standards
Define job-specific risk factors using our guided setup. Choose from 200+ pre-built templates or create custom criteria that align with your business needs and legal requirements.
Role type
Finance & Accounting
Let science do the work
Our evaluation engine analyzes background reports using your criteria plus research-backed models — automatically flagging only what matters for each role.
Decide with confidence
Get instant "Meets Criteria" or "Needs Review" signals. Focus your team's time on nuanced cases while auto-approving candidates with irrelevant records.
Marcus T. — Warehouse Lead
Meets Criteria
Jordan K. — Finance Analyst
Needs Review
84% auto-approved this week
Three steps to smarter hiring
Set your standards
Define job-specific risk factors using our guided setup. Choose from 200+ pre-built templates or create custom criteria that align with your business needs and legal requirements.
Role type
Finance & Accounting
Marcus T. — Warehouse Lead
Meets Criteria
Jordan K. — Finance Analyst
Needs Review
84% auto-approved this week · 3 flagged for review
Industries we serve
Trusted across industries
From high-volume warehouses to seasonal retail, Kizuna adapts to how your industry hires.
Why choose us?
Traditional adjudication
kizuna JOB RELEVANCE
Generic screening matrix
Role-specific analysis
REVIEW TIME
Hours per candidate
Minutes for exceptions only
LEGAL DEFENSIBILITY
Manual documentation
Built-in audit trail
BIAS REDUCTION
Subjective decisions
Consistent methodology
TALENT POOL
Blanket restrictions
Nuanced evaluation
Traditional adjudication
JOB RELEVANCE
Generic screening matrix
REVIEW TIME
Hours per candidate
LEGAL DEFENSIBILITY
Manual documentation
BIAS REDUCTION
Subjective decisions
TALENT POOL
Blanket restrictions
kizuna JOB RELEVANCE
Role-specific analysis
REVIEW TIME
Minutes for exceptions only
LEGAL DEFENSIBILITY
Built-in audit trail
BIAS REDUCTION
Consistent methodology
TALENT POOL
Nuanced evaluation
Our Leaders
Built by industry veterans who understand both sides
Igor Vokatch-Boldyrev
CTO & Co-Founder
Former Founding Engineer at Checkr
Over a decade of engineering experience building modern technology platforms, with seven years focused on background screening. Specialized in scalable, secure, and compliant infrastructure, now developing technology that advances ethical hiring and trust.
Megan Goddard
CEO & Co-Founder
Former Checkr Product Compliance
Decade of HR tech and criminal justice reform. Led development of automated expungement services and adjudication tools. Combines enterprise advisory experience and industry knowledge to deliver scalable and effective screening solutions.
Tyler Browne
CLO & Co-Founder
Former Checkr, Apple
FCRA and employment compliance expert with hands-on experience scaling regulated hiring products. Background at SF Public Defender’s Office drives focus on removing unnecessary barriers while enabling confident hiring decisions.
FAQs
How is kizuna different from background checks? +
We don't replace them — we make their reports actionable with clear hiring recommendations.
Will this slow down my hiring process? +
The opposite. By auto-approving low-risk candidates, you'll reduce review time by up to 70%.
Is this legally defensible? +
Yes. Our methodology is grounded in peer-reviewed research and designed to meet local, state and federal requirements.