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William Greenblatt

Founder · Sterling

William Greenblatt founded background-screening pioneer Sterling and is regarded as one of the industry's founding figures, serving as CEO until 2014 and as chair through 2019. Sterling Check Corp. was acquired by First Advantage in 2024; Greenblatt now chairs investment firm Montague Street Capital.

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William Greenblatt founded background-screening pioneer Sterling and is regarded as one of the industry's founding figures, serving as CEO until 2014 and as chair through 2019. Sterling Check Corp. was acquired by First Advantage in 2024; Greenblatt now chairs investment firm Montague Street Capital.

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William Greenblatt is Founder at Sterling.

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