The trick is to have a strong foundation from which we can grow.
SkilledUp Life started in the summer of 2020, but until 2026, we did not have a:
- Technology (product) foundation: Version 1 was a 3-day WordPress hack, which lasted 5.5 years. In Feb 2026, we went live with Version 2, built by our own Volunteers. While we have significant challenges (still), we finally have a foundation from which we can grow.
- Marketing website: Since Jun 2026, we have had an awesome marketing website built by me, providing a strong foundation for marketing our value proposition.
However, in the process of achieving the above two, we lost
- Organisational strength. Headcount dropped from over 100 to under 20, with a large number of the remaining team members shortly ending their volunteer terms.
- Sales engine: We have not managed to grow revenues. In fact seen a reverse.
- Finance: We are carrying significant debt.
Turn around, in order of priority:
