We're going into hibernation.
When we set out to build KANNY nearly 3 years ago, our dream was to bring real, actionable character data into the hiring process.
Hundreds of professionals - from junior analysts to the C-suite - agreed with the premise: character is the defining factor for success at work.
Integrity. Humility. Respect. Accountability. Grit. Confidence.
We've all worked with people who embodied these traits. We've all seen the impact they have on teams, projects, and culture.
The hard truth is that KANNY never found the business model we hoped it would.
As for KANNY…
This isn’t goodbye. It’s hibernation.
We still believe character is one of the greatest predictors of success in business.
We still believe the world needs it.
We just don’t think today is its day.
When the time is right, we’ll wake it back up.
We made a difference.
- real job seekers including character data in their applications
- real hiring managers talking about character in interviews
- real recruiters including character traits in their screening processes
- nearly 2,000 total character reviews
- over 700 independent reviews from verified colleagues
- 316 professionals with individual character reports
If you have a KANNY account
We will store your KANNY report through September 1, 2026. After that, all data — reports, reviews, profiles — will be taken offline. Reviewer identities remain confidential, as promised.
If you'd like a personal copy of your character report, you can request one below. We'll need your full name and LinkedIn profile URL to verify and send it your way.
So what's next?
Our next endeavor is already underway: New Method AI→ — automating gnarly business processes for mid-market companies ready to put AI to real work for real upside.
We aren't the kind of "AI Guys" that thrive on meetings and presentations. We're powered by 1.21 gigawatts of "getting stuff done."
We're AI-doers in a world of AI-talkers.
Learn more→Questions?
Whether you were a reviewer, a candidate, a hiring manager, or just someone cheering us on — thank you. We'd love to hear from you if there's anything we can clarify about your data, our timeline, or what comes next.
Reach Sean on LinkedIn.
— Sean & the KANNY team