About CKAN™
Purpose-Built Tools for Seed Starting Success
ALL ABOUT THE SEEDS
CKAN™ develops integrated agricultural tools focused on safe, consistent, and repeatable seed germination.
CKAN™ was founded to bring precision and repeatability to one of agriculture’s most overlooked challenges-seed germination. Designed with the needs of professional growers, researchers, and educators in mind, our systems combine function, safety, and simplicity in a reusable format built for real-world environments.
To develop thoughtful, standards-driven tools that improve how seeds are started-making germination more consistent, less wasteful, and easier to manage for those who depend on dependable results.
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Our Mission
WHAT WE DO
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Designed for Real Results
Our flagship KAN® System is engineered to solve practical challenges in seed starting-bringing structure, safety, and control to the process. Whether you're trialing rare genetics, scaling propagation, or performing lab-based seed viability testing, CKAN™ products are built to support your goals with fewer variables and better outcomes.
Product Integrity
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Built with Compliance in Mind
From the materials we use to the documentation we provide, CKAN™ systems are designed to meet the expectations of commercial buyers, labs, and international customs reviewers. Each component serves a defined purpose-working together to create a controlled, reusable, and certified germination environment.
OUR VALUES
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Focused on Function. Driven by Responsibility.
We believe good design should support good practices. That’s why our system reduces single-use plastic, minimizes waste, and offers long-term reusability without sacrificing performance. We’re committed to supporting sustainable operations-whether in greenhouses, field trials, or controlled indoor environments.
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GET TO KNOW
The CKAN™ Family
Nothing great was built alone. Great people KAN do amazing things together. Learn more about the folks that are growing with CKAN™.
Don
Founder & CEO
- CKAN LLC (US)
- CKAN GmbH (EU)
Inventor & Owner
I’m passionate about creating efficient & innovative solutions, building brands, and living a creative life.
When I'm not working on CKAN™, I enjoy engineering projects, creating art and music, having creative conversations and spending time outdoors & in the garden. I also enjoy traveling and time spent out on the boat with loved ones. I enjoy challenging myself, dream chasing and crushing goals.
I am excited for the future of CKAN™. If you love what you are doing, you never work a day...
Cassie
COO
- CKAN LLC(US)
Business Administrator
- CKAN LLC (US)
- CKAN GmbH (EU)
MBA-Master of Business Administration
Graduated from University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth with my Masters in Business Administration.
When I'm not working with the team, I am working as a staff accountant for a non profit organization. In my free time, I love to hang out with my family and my dog Nala. I also love to read, write, play video games and collect plants. I'm a creative person and love to work my mind.
I look forward to the continued growth of CKAN™!
Tyler
Video & Editing
- CKAN LLC (US)
- CKAN GmbH (EU)
Offering ideas and a talent for video creations and editing. Bringing a young and fresh perspective to CKAN™.
When not helping the team I enjoy being creative with art projects. Learning to play the guitar. I like camping with family and friends and enjoying time on the water boating. In my free time I like researching cars & enjoy playing VR and video games. I like to challenge myself with hands on project and creating solutions. I also have many pets like a dog, goats, chickens, cats, fish and a tortoise.
I look forward to improving my skills and growing with CKAN™.
Mo
COO & Managing Director
- CKAN GmbH (EU)
International Business Representative
- CKAN LLC (US)
- CKAN GmbH (EU)
Business Psychology - Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration & E-Business Management
I enjoy taking on challenges, solving problems, and ensuring every project runs smoothly from start to finish.
When I’m off work, I’m a passionate hobby beekeeper - bee’s and honey are my thing! I also love spending time in my garden, where I find peace and creativity. Playing tennis is another way I recharge, and I'm enjoying long walks in the woods with my three little dogs.
I’m excited to bring my expertise, enthusiasm and passion to the continued success and growth of CKAN™!