# WorkHound (WorkHound)

> Frontline worker feedback and retention platform for logistics and transportation using real-time anonymous feedback and AI sentiment analysis; acquired by WorkStep.

## Facts
- **Website:** https://www.confirm.com/frontline/products/engage
- **Headquarters:** Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
- **Country:** United States
- **Founded:** 2015
- **Founder:** Max Farrell, Andrew Kirpalani
- **Total funding:** $14.1M
- **Categories:** Frontline / Deskless Workforce, Retention

## Overview
WorkHound is an employee feedback management platform built for the frontline supply-chain workforce, originally focused on trucking and transportation where driver turnover is high. It combines real-time anonymous worker feedback, AI-powered sentiment analysis and workforce analytics so employers can identify issues and improve retention. Founded in 2015, it was acquired by WorkStep in April 2025.

## Leadership
- Andrew Kirpalani — co-founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/andrew-kirpalani))
- Max Farrell — co-founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/max-farrell))

## Sources
- [Acquirer page (WorkStep)](https://www.confirm.com/frontline/products/engage) — verification

## FAQ
**What does WorkHound do?**

Frontline worker feedback and retention platform for logistics and transportation using real-time anonymous feedback and AI sentiment analysis; acquired by WorkStep.

**Where is WorkHound headquartered?**

WorkHound is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA, United States.

**When was WorkHound founded?**

WorkHound was founded in 2015.

**Who founded WorkHound?**

WorkHound was founded by Max Farrell, Andrew Kirpalani.

**How much funding has WorkHound raised?**

WorkHound has raised $14.1M to date, per DHRMap records.

**What kind of HR technology is WorkHound?**

WorkHound is categorized under Frontline / Deskless Workforce, Retention on DHRMap.

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