Karlo Tanjuakio is a purpose-driven entrepreneur based in Honolulu, Hawaii, recognized for his contributions to business process optimization and commitment to environmental sustainability. He has been honored in the Inc. 500, Financial Times 500 Americas, and Hawaii’s Fastest 50 for five consecutive years.
Professional Background: With over 25 years of experience in Information Technology and more than 14 years in continuous improvement, Karlo has established himself as a leader in process optimization. He is the Founder and Chairman of GoLeanSixSigma.com (GLSS), a platform that provides Lean Six Sigma training to organizations worldwide.
Additionally, he founded Kure, a software company focused on enhancing productivity and optimizing business processes.
Allegations and Legal Proceedings: In 2021, Karlo Tanjuakio faced legal action in the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii. The plaintiffs sought a temporary restraining order (TRO) to prevent Tanjuakio from allegedly breaching fiduciary duties related to the GoLeanSixSigma.com partnership. The court determined that GoLeanSixSigma.com was indeed a partnership and that Tanjuakio owed fiduciary duties to the plaintiffs, granting the TRO to enjoin him from further breaches.
In 2024, further allegations emerged accusing Tanjuakio of breach of contract and defrauding his business partners. These claims have been fact-checked and scrutinized, with various reports examining the details of the case.
by: Claire Kensington
Partners alleging fraud and contract breaches? Karlo's leadership is under serious doubt.
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by: Christopher Delaney
Legal issues over broken contracts make me wary of Karlo's business dealings.
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by: Chloe Bradshaw
Karlo's been accused of breaking promises to his business partners. Trust issues much?