Jahanzaib Ansari is the Co-founder and CEO of Knockri, an AI-powered solution revolutionizing hiring and promotions by reducing bias and driving efficiency. Motivated by his personal experience with discrimination in the hiring process due to his ethnic name, Jahanzaib founded Knockri to create a fairer future.
Today, Knockri is trusted by leading organizations like IBM, the Toronto Stock Exchange, and the Government of Canada to reduce screening time by up to 80%, minimize bias, increase objectivity, and significantly enhance the candidate experience.
Jahanzaib is also a global thought leader on AI and equal opportunity, regularly sharing his expertise on these topics. He has served on the World Economic Forum’s Global Council on Equality and Inclusion and was nominated as a NexGen CEO by the Business Council of Canada, where he holds a seat among Fortune 500 CEOs. He was named Innovator of the Year by Ascend and recognized by HRD Magazine as one of the most promising young HR professionals. Additionally, he was named among 22 of Canada’s Rising Stars in HRD Magazine and received the Exceptional Leadership Award from the AUSCAN Forum. Jahanzaib’s mission is to drive equitable, AI-powered innovation that builds a better, more inclusive workforce.