Appreciation is our superpower
Our mission
To educate and empower professionals to grow their business using gratitude.
Fortune 500 companies use Thnks
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Thnks is built on a timeless truth: people do business with people they like, and everyone likes someone who makes them feel appreciated. Our data shows that regular, meaningful micro-investments in relationships build brand affinity and loyalty far more than arbitrary gifts or generic swag.
We make it effortless to send thoughtful, personalized gestures — hot chocolate on a cold day, a ride-share during a storm, chicken soup when the meeting is canceled because of an illness, or lunch for the team just because — that drive connection, conversion, and loyalty.
Who gives Thnks
What
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It all started with a cup of coffee
When our founders, Larry and Brendan, imagined Thnks, they asked: if a client got in line behind us at a coffee shop, what would we do? The answer was simple: we’d buy them a coffee and a snack to show them we appreciate them.
That small act of thoughtfulness became the foundation of Thnks. It wasn’t about the coffee, but the intention behind it. Today, Thnks helps businesses carry that same spirit of appreciation forward at scale, turning everyday gestures into stronger relationships.
We’re looking for culture adds, not just culture fits
If bringing more thoughtfulness into the business world sounds like your idea of a good time, we’d love to meet you.
Co-Founder & CEO
Brendan is Co-Founder and CEO of Thnks, where he is responsible for all day-to-day operations, including Thnks’ strategic vision while advancing the platform’s tech capabilities and partner integrations. A media and technology veteran with over 17 years focused on sales, product, and client development, Brendan is recognized for his ability to leverage innovation to drive revenue. Prior to Thnks, Brendan worked as a sales and client development executive at Orion Trading, MiMedia, and Shareablee. Brendan holds a bachelor’s degree from Johns Hopkins University.
Founder & Exec. Chairman
Larry is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Thnks. He previously co-founded and operated the PE-backed Cross MediaWorks family of companies. Larry has 30 years of media operations management, M&A, and board experience. A lawyer by training, Larry has served in senior positions at Viacom, USA Networks (now IAC), and Citibank. Larry is a graduate of Northwestern University, received a M.A. from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, and holds a J.D. from the Vanderbilt University School of Law.
Chief Technology Advisor
Michael provides high-level management over the key operational and technical resources that power the Thnks platform. Michael is also the Principal and Founder of Yono Consulting as well as President and CEO of Orthosnap. He is an experienced product management and technology executive with a track record of success in financial, consumer, and technology companies. Michael has had experience founding a startup company from the ground up, scaling a company from millions to over $1B in revenue, and leading Enterprise Architecture to adopt Agile development in large corporate environments. Michael holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from McGill University and earned his MBA in finance at Columbia University.
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