As VP of Industry Strategy at Checkr, Kristen Faris is part evangelist, inspiring customers about the on-demand economy and its future, while also predicting it. She finds Checkr's progressive approach to business exciting, with a focus on creating a fairer future for job seekers. The company sets itself apart through its leadership in technology and culture, which truly embodies its core values. Kristen believes the background check industry is heading towards greater transparency, with a shift away from "old school" practices and towards inclusion and fair practices. She predicts that traditional methods of accessing data will become obsolete, replaced by crowd-sourcing, machine learning, and automation. With her extensive experience in the background check industry, spanning over two decades, Kristen has seen Checkr's innovative solutions come to market quickly, making it a leader in the screening industry.