Minneapolis, MN, USA – October 29, 2024 – Yardstik, an innovative background screening, compliance, and fraud-prevention platform, has announced a significant leadership transition. Andrew Johnson, previously Chief Operating Officer, will step into the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Matt Meents, who co-founded Yardstik and has led the company through substantial growth and product innovation. Meents will remain actively involved as a member of the board.
Andrew Johnson brings extensive experience from Compellent, Branch, and Dialpad, where he played pivotal roles in scaling operations and revenue, helping both Branch and Dialpad surpass $100M in annual recurring revenue. “I’m honored to step into the CEO role at Yardstik,” Johnson remarked. “Expect to see explosive growth from Yardstik as we continue to hit our ambitious goals and revolutionize the background screening industry. Matt has built an incredible foundation, and we don’t plan to skip a beat.”
Under Matt Meents’ leadership, Yardstik developed its core platform, achieved robust product-market fit, and introduced powerful automation features and strategic partnerships. The platform’s impact has been substantial, with a reported 200% improvement in time-to-hire metrics for customers over the past year. Meents expressed confidence in Johnson’s leadership: “I’ve worked alongside Andrew for several years, and there’s no better person to lead Yardstik into its next chapter of product innovation and growth.”
Founded in 2020, Yardstik has consistently delivered 100% year-over-year growth. The company’s API-first platform has proven effective for high-volume hiring businesses, earning Yardstik the title of “Best Place to Work” for four consecutive years and the Staffing Industry Analysts’ Shark Tank competition win.
Justin Kaufenberg, Chairman of the Board, shared his optimism: “Yardstik’s success stems from a consistently stellar leadership team with deep market, product, and opportunity insights, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for this company. We have a world of confidence in both Andrew and the full team to usher in this new phase of growth.“
About Yardstik:
Yardstik, founded in 2020, reimagines background screening with innovative compliance and fraud-prevention solutions tailored for high-volume hiring businesses. With an API-first approach, Yardstik integrates seamlessly into diverse technology environments, helping organizations streamline candidate vetting and accelerate growth. Over a thousand customers trust Yardstik’s technology and expertise to elevate their screening solutions.
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