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As the workspace landscapes evolve, nurturing employees is becoming an important factor in creating inclusive growth within an organization. In this week’s Spotlight, we look at three upcoming startups that help organizations support their employees in upskilling and promoting intrapreneurship.
Description: Skills Union is a digital learning company working with universities and employers to design and deliver digital skills training programs.
Team Details:Â
Tim Moore: ex- EasyPeasy(COO), Kahoot, Freely (founder) | University of the Arts London
Colin Mansell: ex- RED Academy (co-founder), Drive Digital (founder) | University of Leeds
Aaron Magnus: ex-Workshop, Freely (co-founder) | University of Essex
Investors: Online Education Services, KDV Capital, Hustle Fund
Time since last funding round: 6 months
Description: Vinco helps companies empower their workforce via education opportunities.
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​​Lissy M Giacomán Colyer: ex-BCG, Growth and Profit Consulting | MIT (MBA), Yale University
Investors: Y Combinator, Reach Capital, Learn Capital, Angel Ventures
Time since last funding round: 3 months
Description: SaaS company supporting organizations to start and scale an intrapreneurship movement.
Team Details:Â
Reto Wenger: Kickbox.org, ex-Swisscom (co-founder), HUBER+SUHNER | University of St.Gallen
Vinzenz Leuenberger: Kickbox.org, ex-Swisscom | Stanford University, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Dave Hengartner: Kickbox.org, ex-Swisscom | University of St.Gallen
Ralph Hartmeier: Kickbox.org, ex-Swisscom, SafetPearl Gmbh (co-founder) | University of St.Gallen
Investors: Verve Ventures, Fyrfly Venture Partners
Time since last funding round: 8 months