Worklete

Worklete uses Artificial Intelligence to keep frontline workers safe.

The company has already raised $8 million from venture firms including Trinity Ventures, Kapor Capital, Launch Capital, and Aspect Ventures. And its platform is used by companies including Penske Logistics, Dr. Pepper, CBRE, and Nestle.

Worklete has created a mobile platform that builds personalized programs for workers in industries including transportation, manufacturing, and healthcare. These programs teach workers how to use their bodies correctly and develop preventative habits that reduce the risk of injury.

95% of employees at these companies rely on Worklete to keep them safe, while 96% of managers would recommend the platform. Worklete is on track to generate $5 million of revenue in 2021 and $15 million in 2022.

Workplace injuries are devastating to workers and costly to companies. Preventable musculoskeletal injuries (MSK) make up 56% of workplace injuries. And they cost companies $32 billion a year.

This is a huge problem. And perhaps surprisingly, most current solutions on the market only address MSK injuries after they occur.

Worklete takes a proactive approach. Using machine learning, predictive analysis, and smart-skill building, its platform trains frontline workers and helps managers identify and prevent risk early.

As mentioned, its AI builds personalized programs for frontline team members. These programs are based on the company, industry, and user-provided data.

Algorithms adapt based on the user’s interactions and results, continuously improving to maximize individual impact while minimizing effort. And managers receive alerts to identify and prevent risk (for example, Worklete might let a manager know that Jim has worked overtime three days in a row and could be at risk of an injury).

So far, Worklete has saved companies more than $15 million in direct costs, and these companies have achieved an average ROI of 420%. 80% of clients have either re-signed or expanded their contracts with Worklete.

Said the Vice President of Safety with Penske Logistics, “Worklete gives my team control and visibility. It has made my life exponentially easier — and I don’t need to hire more boots on the ground.”

Worklete is offered through annual contracts. These contracts are paid upfront using a per-employee, per-year model. Worklete achieves 90% profit margins.

Team Background

Justin Hypes - Vice President of Sales

Justin came to Worklete in 2021 after spending two years as Head of Sales with AptEdge, a software company. Before that, he was Director of Sales with White Ops, a cyber security company.

Earlier, he spent four years as Director of Global Sales with Leanplum, an IT services company. Prior to that, he was a corporate sales director with Ripple, a software company affiliated with Salesforce.com.

Justin earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Western Carolina University and an MBA from California State University.

Benjamin Kanner - Co-Founder & CEO

Ben was inspired to start Worklete after growing up around his father’s movement consulting business. It was then that he was introduced to the impact that using proper body mechanics can have on reducing workplace injuries.

Prior to starting the company, he co-founded ChouxBox, a software company focused on the hospitality industry. This company completed the 500 Startups accelerator.

Earlier, he spent 11 years as a consultant with PSR Safety, a company aimed at reducing workplace injuries. Before that, he was an associate with RREEF, a global investment bank.

Ben earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley and an MBA from Columbia.

John Leo Post - Co-Founder & Head of Product

Prior to starting Worklete, John was a board member with StandUpKids, an organization focused on improving healthcare for school-age children.

Before that, he co-founded The Modern Gypsies, a software company dedicated to creating web-based applications for developing countries.

John began his career as a manager with QuietWater Entertainment, a production company. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in International Business from Florida State University.

James Rowley - Chief Technology Officer

James has been with Worklete since 2019.

Previously, he was Vice President of Engineering with Giffy, a software company focused on workplace collaboration. Before that, he was Vice President of Product with ClearCare, another computer software company.

Earlier, he was Chief Technology Officer with Skoll Foundation, a philanthropic organization focused on social change. Prior to that, he was Senior Vice President of Engineering with Pure Digital Technologies, a computer networking business.

Co-Investors

Kapor Capital

Seed-stage fund with a focus on tech startups with positive social impact. Investor in Uber, AngelList, Twilio, Via, Bit.ly, FutureAdvisor and LendUp.

Aspect Ventures

A VC firm whose portfolio includes Birchbox, Trulia, and TalkIQ.

LaunchCapital

A venture capital firm whose portfolio includes Life360, Airfox, and Digg.

Trinity Ventures

A venture capital fund whose portfolio includes over 100 "exits." Notable companies include Care.com, New Relic, and Whisper.

RiverPark Ventures

Active early-stage venture capital fund. Part of the RiverPark family of funds, a multi-strategy portfolio management firm.