Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen
"Behind the Screens" is a podcast that brings you up close and personal with the people in the background screening industry. Hosted by Les Rosen, each episode features in-depth, human-interest interviews with a diverse range of guests—including business executives, employees with extensive screening experience, vendors who serve the industry, and legal and compliance experts.
These conversations dive into the personal stories and insights of those who know the industry best, offering a fresh perspective on the people driving background screening. Whether you are part of the industry or just curious, "Behind the Screens" delivers authentic, non-marketing-focused stories from the world of background checks.
Your host: Les Rosen is an Attorney, former owner of a screening firm, the chair of the steering committee that founded PBSA and the first co-chair of PBSA, as well as author of the "Safe Hiring Manual," and frequent presenter nationwide.
According to attorney and industry veteran Vince Pascarella, "For those of you who don't know, Les Rosen was the chief architect of the PBSA predecessor NAPBS, and its first Chair and unofficial Executive Director. Simply put, no Les Rosen then, no PBSA today."
For more information, see: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesterrosen/
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Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen
Episode 47: Transforming Background Screening in India with Chetan Desai
What do background screening, the Indian Army, and vinyl records have in common? On the surface, nothing—until you meet Chetan Desai. From serving in the military and as a mountaineer to founding one of India’s first background screening firms, Chetan’s story is proof that discipline, curiosity, and just a little obsession (with both compliance and perfect sound systems) can take you far.
Today, he’s not only building SecureSearch but also shaping the global industry through PBSA leadership. This is a conversation that mixes grit with humor, lessons with laughter—and maybe a few speaker upgrades along the way.
Pro Conversation You don’t want to miss!
1. Early Life and Military Discipline
2. Founding SecureSearch and Industry Beginnings
3. Global Perspectives and PBSA Leadership
4. Life Beyond Screening: Music, Mountains, and Mentorship
Chetan Desai’s journey—from the Army to background screening boardrooms—shows us that leadership is forged through discipline, curiosity, and the courage to try something new. His story is both a masterclass in resilience and a reminder that passion, whether for music, mountains, or mentorship, fuels long-term success.
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