Meet the Founders
The people behind Scrubby who are building the future of email validation, one catch-all domain at a time.
Erik Paulson
Erik built Scrubby to solve a problem he experienced firsthand: the massive gap in email validation where catch-all and risky emails were simply abandoned by existing tools. With a deep background in sales technology and email deliverability, he saw an opportunity to recover up to 40% of leads that competitors were marking as “unknown.”
Based in Estonia, Erik leads Scrubby’s vision of making every email count. Under his leadership, Scrubby has grown from an internal tool to a platform trusted by 2,500+ customers worldwide, processing millions of email validations with industry-leading 98% accuracy.
His philosophy is simple: no valid lead should ever be left behind. Every product decision, every feature, and every integration is built with this principle at its core.
A visionary entrepreneur at the forefront of the lead generation industry for over 15 years, Erik founded Vendisys, setting new industry benchmarks by creating meeting-ready leads. Under his leadership, Vendisys and its associated entities — Scrubby, Golden Leads, and Inboxy — have transformed lead generation with cutting-edge technology.
Erik Paulson
CEO & Co-Founder
“Recognizing the critical need for safer email outreach, I founded Scrubby alongside my co-founders, Anirudh and Nick. Our goal was clear: to develop a tool that not only identifies but accurately validates risky and catch-all emails. Scrubby now stands as a global leader, offering a robust solution that ensures email lists are not just usable but optimally safe and effective.”
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Nick Abraham
Co-Founder · Founder of LeadBird
Nick brings a wealth of experience as an entrepreneur and cold email expert. LeadBird’s success, with a diverse client base from large corporations to local businesses, underscores his expertise. Beyond business, Nick engages a substantial online following, sharing insights that influence over 1.5 million impressions monthly across his social platforms.
Anirudh Kaushal
Co-Founder · Technical Strategist & Cyber Security Advisor
A seasoned Technical Strategist and Cyber Security Advisor, Anirudh’s expertise in AI-driven prospecting tools — specifically EMY and LIA — keeps Vendisys at the technological forefront. His innovative problem-solving significantly contributes to the company’s ability to tackle complex challenges and achieve ambitious goals.
We believe every email deserves a fair chance at validation
While other tools give up on catch-all and risky emails, we see untapped potential. Our mission is to ensure that no valid email address is ever wrongly discarded — because behind every email is a potential customer, partner, or opportunity.
From Estonia to the World
What started as a small team in Tallinn solving their own email problems has grown into a global platform trusted by thousands.
Founded in Estonia
Born in Tallinn, the heart of Europe’s tech ecosystem. Our headquarters remain in Estonia, where our leadership and product teams drive the vision forward.
2,500+ Customers
Serving customers globally, from high-growth startups to enterprise teams. Every day, more companies discover the power of proper email validation.
Vendisys Ecosystem
Part of the Vendisys family of sales enablement products, designed to help teams prospect smarter, validate faster, and convert more efficiently.
What Drives Us Forward
These principles guide every decision we make, from product development to how we support our customers.
Innovation
We push the boundaries of email validation technology, developing proprietary methods that go beyond standard SMTP checks to deliver results no one else can.
Customer Focus
Every feature, every integration, and every pricing decision starts with the customer. We build what our users actually need, not what looks good on a features page.
Data Privacy
Your data is yours. We are fully GDPR compliant, encrypt everything in transit and at rest, and never share or sell your contact lists. Trust is non-negotiable.
Transparency
No hidden fees, no surprise charges, no opaque algorithms. We believe in clear pricing, honest metrics, and open communication with every customer.
Join Our Mission
We’re always looking for talented people who share our passion for building exceptional products. Let’s make every email count together.