Arjun Kannan

Co-Founder at ResiDesk, based in Brooklyn, New York

Arjun Kannan, Co-Founder of ResiDesk

Arjun Kannan is the co-founder of ResiDesk, a company that provides software to help manage residential properties. ResiDesk analyzes thousands of conversations happening across properties every day to help property owners and operators maximize performance.1 4

Background and Experience

Arjun has a Master of Science in Applied Physics from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Engineering from PSG College of Technology.2
He previously served as the product management and engineering lead at BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, where he helped create $40 million in revenue.2 3
Arjun was also the CTO (head of product/engineering/data) at Climb Credit for over 4 years, leading the company's growth.2
In addition to co-founding ResiDesk, Arjun serves as an advisor and investor for several other companies, including Climb Credit, Merit, EdSights, and Givz.2

Awards and Achievements

Global Winner, BlackRock Aladdin Hackathon 2015-20162
Winner (Team lead & mentor), BlackRock Intern Hackathon 20152
Regional Champion, BlackRock Aladdin Hackathon 20142
Winner, BlackRock Aladdin Hackathon 20132

ResiDesk's Mission

ResiDesk's mission is to help clients harness customer data and leverage it to build the greatest communities in the world. The company believes that the greatest companies are built around their customers.4