WorkBoard
Silicon Valley, US · Founded 2013 · 96 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors
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WorkBoard provides a platform for aligning company strategy with team and individual goals through OKR management for enterprise organizations. The software helps CEOs and CHROs connect corporate strategy to employee priorities and track performance metrics.
Founders & leadership
WorkBoard was founded in 2013 by Deidre Paknad and Daryoush Paknad.
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Deidre Paknadin𝕏CEO and Co-founderShe previously held executive positions at IBM and has founded and led multiple companies.
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Daryoush PaknadinCTO and Co-founderHe has co-founded several technology companies, including CoVia Technologies, where he was CTO, and Concurro Inc., where he served as VP of Engineering. He was CTO and VP of Engineering at Kenamea, later acquired by Scivantage, and founded and led Mizoon as CEO before starting WorkBoard in 2014.
Investors · 7
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries DMay 2021Source ↗
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Competitors · 7
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Frequently asked questions
- What does WorkBoard do?
- WorkBoard provides a platform for aligning company strategy with team and individual goals through OKR management for enterprise organizations. The software helps CEOs and CHROs connect corporate strategy to employee priorities and track performance metrics.
- Who founded WorkBoard?
- WorkBoard was founded by Deidre Paknad, Daryoush Paknad in 2013.
- Who are WorkBoard's investors?
- WorkBoard's investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Floodgate, M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund), Notable Capital, Rock Creek Capital, SoftBank Vision Fund, Workday Ventures.
- Where is WorkBoard headquartered?
- WorkBoard is headquartered in Silicon Valley, US.