Everday, a Dutch startup specialising in AI-driven skill management, has raised €300k as part of its ongoing pre-seed funding round. The platform, designed to help organizations future-proof their workforce, officially launched on October 1st, 2024.
As industries face rapid technological advancements, the need for workforce reskilling has never been more pressing. By 2030, it’s expected that up to one billion workers will need retraining to stay competitive. Where technical skills once held value for a decade, they now become outdated in just two and a half years. This shift forces organizations to rethink their approach to skills development and recruitment.
Everday, founded in July 2024 by Estefania Hernandez and Dylan Moerland, provides a solution. Its platform enables companies to assess the current skill set of their employees and make informed decisions about training and hiring based on real-time data.
AI and ‘digital twins’ to enhance workforce strategy
Everday’s platform leverages AI to create a “digital twin” for each employee, capturing a comprehensive view of their skills and potential for growth. This virtual profile is built through an automated onboarding process, incorporating employee input as well as validation from colleagues and managers, ensuring a reliable assessment.
These profiles are then matched against the European Skills, Competencies, Qualifications, and Occupations (ESCO) framework. This comparison helps identify skill gaps and suggests necessary competencies, customized to the organization’s specific needs.
Managers and leadership teams can use this data to see where skills need improvement and track workforce trends across the organization. By continuously monitoring employees’ progress, companies can better align their workforce development efforts with their strategic goals.
“Our goal is to redefine how organizations approach skill management,” said Estefania Hernandez, CEO and co-founder of Everday. “By giving companies real-time insights into their workforce’s strengths and weaknesses, Everday empowers leaders to make faster and smarter decisions about their teams, enabling them to align their company goals with their in-house skills.”
Funding and the official launch
The €300kfunding round was led by Builders Studio, a startup incubator focused on SaaS ventures shaping the future of work. This financial backing will fuel Everday’s go-to-market strategy and further product development.
Everday launches with 13 customers across nine countries, including companies like The Last Mille and Leadsales, and plans to introduce new features. One upcoming enhancement will allow organizations to predict future skill needs based on industry trends, helping them stay ahead of workforce demands.
“Everday helps us quickly identify the skills we have and those we need to develop,” said Daniël Siahay, founder of HeadFWD. “Thanks to its AI-driven insights, we can now make smarter decisions about training and recruitment, anticipating changes in our industry more efficiently.”
With its funding round set to close by December 2024, Everday is poised to become a key player in the evolving landscape of workforce management.
Read the orginal article: https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/10/rotterdam-based-everday-secures-e300k-aiming-to-close-skill-gaps-in-organizations/
