1. Business Name (Provisional): SkillPlay
2. Industry: HRTech / EdTech / Recruitment / Corporate Training
3. Problem Statement:
Hiring and promoting employees based only on technical qualifications often overlooks vital soft skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability. Traditional interviews and resumes rarely provide measurable insights into these traits, especially for entry-level candidates and career switchers.
4. Solution:
SkillPlay is a gamified online platform for assessing soft skills through interactive simulations, role-play scenarios, behavioral quizzes, and real-time challenges. Employers and educators can use the platform to evaluate candidates’ emotional intelligence, leadership potential, and interpersonal abilities in a data-driven way.
Each user receives a personalized soft skills report and growth plan, while HR teams get access to dashboards with hiring and training insights. The system supports recruitment, employee development, and educational alignment.
5. Target Audience:
- Employers and HR departments
- Universities and vocational schools
- Career counselors and coaches
- Job seekers and students
- EdTech and corporate training providers
6. Goals:
- Assess 100,000+ individuals in first 18 months
- Onboard 500 companies and 200+ educational institutions
- Offer certified soft skill development tracks
- Build regional versions in 5+ languages for global deployment
7. Unique Selling Proposition (USP):
- Gamified, non-traditional soft skills evaluation
- Real-time simulations adapted to role and industry
- Analytics dashboard for recruiters and HR
- Personalized feedback for learners and employees
8. Revenue Model:
- SaaS subscriptions for businesses and schools
- Pay-per-assessment packages for recruiters
- Freemium model for individual users (premium reports and learning)
- White-label licensing for universities and job platforms
9. Go-to-Market Strategy:
- Partner with hiring platforms, job boards, and HR associations
- SEO and campaigns targeting keywords like: “soft skills test”, “gamified hiring tools”, “EQ assessment platform”, “hire emotional intelligence”, “behavioral interview alternative”
- Launch pilot programs in education hubs and HR conferences
- Collaborate with influencers in HR and edtech sectors
10. Competitive Analysis:
SkillPlay stands apart from traditional assessment tools (like DISC or MBTI) by offering interactive, job-relevant, and gamified content. Unlike most aptitude platforms, it’s optimized for the behavioral layer of employability.
11. Technology Stack:
- Frontend: React.js + Unity WebGL for games
- Backend: Node.js + PostgreSQL
- Analytics: Google BigQuery + custom dashboards
- AI: Python for behavior pattern recognition and recommendation engine
- Integration: HRIS/ATS integrations (Workday, Greenhouse)
12. Funding Requirements:
Seed funding of $280,000:
- $100,000 – Platform and simulation engine development
- $70,000 – Content design and gamification (UX/UI + psychology experts)
- $50,000 – Marketing, partnerships, and brand positioning
- $30,000 – Sales team and B2B onboarding tools
- $30,000 – Legal, data privacy, and compliance (GDPR, SOC2)
13. Impact and Relevance:
SkillPlay enhances fair, inclusive hiring by evaluating what matters beyond the resume. It supports SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work), and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by making job opportunities more meritocratic.
14. Long-term Vision:
To become the global standard for soft skills evaluation across careers and education, bridging the gap between potential and opportunity with playful, insightful, and ethical technology.
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