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.
Nothing great was built alone. Great people KAN do amazing things together. Learn more about the folks that are growing with CKAN™.
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GET TO KNOW
The CKAN™ Family
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...
Mo
COO & Managing Director
- CKAN GmbH (EU)
International Business Representative
- CKAN GmbH (EU)
- CKAN LLC (US)
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™!
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™.
Cassie
COO
- CKAN LLC(US)
International 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™!
