Why we exist?
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At Skillstr, we empower you to unlock your potential and seize every opportunity.
We're on a mission to enable you do life's best work by helping you build skills to think sharp, talk well, and lead with confidence.
We aim to do this while leveraging the best of technology.
Our story
As an early-stage startup with a vision to make the world a better place, we’ve seen firsthand the transformative power of career impact skills. We want every professional to differentiate in an AI-driven world with enduring human skills. To add value beyond what can be done by AI while continually adapting to new ways of work.
Manu Menon, Founder & CEO
Manu traded his decade-long successful career in a dozen countries for a chance to revolutionise leadership development in an AI-driven world.
He holds an MiM and MSc from EDHEC Business School France, an Engineer's Degree from NIT Warangal, and Executive Education from University of California, Berkeley.
Manu is an award-winning strategist and instrumental in building innovative AI & IoT businesses for Bosch and Schneider Electric. His exceptional career impact propelled him to the top quickly, making him among the youngest executives. He was also a rank holder and scholar at EDHEC, a top 10 b-school.
Skillstr Founding Team
Our founding team is a powerhouse of experts in AI, humanities, marketing, and psychology.
We are not just seasoned industry practitioners, but high achievers who have shaped the landscape of our respective fields. With years of impactful experience and stellar achievements under our belts, we're currently working on stealth on something groundbreaking.
Watch this space for updates! And remember, we're always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our mission. You know what to do! 😉
Our founding values
In life, whatever you do, have fun. You'll be much better at it when you have fun.
Exceptionalism moves the world. Focus on what makes you truly unique and do it 10x better aiming for 10x more impact.
Alone, you may be able to make a difference but together you can change the world.
Thinking alone isn’t going to solve problems. Therefore, not only should you dare to dream big but also on getting things done.
The only certainty is uncertainty. Therefore, progress is more important than perfection.
Talent is universal, but opportunities are not. So, give every opportunity your best shot.
We're mentored by the best
Advisors @ Skillstr include subject matter experts from industry and academia.
Industry
- Head of Learning & Development at an MNC
- Executive Coach & ex-SVP at an MNC
Academia
- HR professor at a top 10 b-school
We're building
Skillstr tech stack with the best of AI and we're recognised by...
Our identity
Fire, not the wheel, was humanity's most transformative discovery.
At Skillstr, we’ve always believed that when you bring fire and the wheel together, we accelerate the future in ways never imagined before. This is the perspective we use to spark your best.
The next exceptional idea that sparks will set the wheels of progress in motion across the world.
Our name
Skillstr is a stylised combination of the words skill and star. We want you to be a star with your skills.