How Skillshare hit $14.4M revenue and 100K customers in 2017.
Skillshare is an online learning community that offers thousands of creative and entrepreneurial classes. The company was founded in 2010 by Malcolm Ong and Michael Karnjanaprakorn and is based in New York City. Skillshare's platform enables creators and experts to teach classes on a wide range of topics, from graphic design, photography, and illustration, to business, technology, and lifestyle. The platform also provides tools for students to learn at their own pace, interact with other students and instructors, and access resources such as project workspaces and class notes. Skillshare offers both free and premium subscription plans, and its community includes millions of students and thousands of teachers from around the world.
2010
Founded
$14.4M
2017 Revenue
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YOY
$136.8M
Funding
Skillshare Revenue
In 2017, Skillshare revenue run rate hit $14.4M in revenue.
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2017
Skillshare hit $14.4M in revenue in 2017
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2010
Skillshare launched in 2010 with $0 revenue
Skillshare Funding History
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2020
Skillshare raised a of in July, 2020
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2016
Skillshare raised a of in May, 2016
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2014
Skillshare raised a of in February, 2014
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2011
Skillshare raised a of in August, 2011
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2011
Skillshare raised a of in January, 2011
| FUNDING DATE | ROUND | AMOUNT | VALUATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| July, 24 2020 | |||
| May, 12 2016 | |||
| February, 12 2014 | |||
| August, 10 2011 | |||
| January, 19 2011 |
Team
Skillshare has 677 total employees and 8 sales reps that carry a quota. They have 100,000 customers an engineering team of 53 and a marketing team of 19.
| DISTRIBUTION | QTY |
|---|---|
| Total team size | 677 |
| Engineer | 53 (8%) |
| Sales | 8 (1%) |
| Marketing | 19 (3%) |
Founder / CEO
Matt Cooper
Q&A
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What's your age?
36
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Favorite online tool?
Chartio
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Favorite book?
Tools of Titans
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Favorite CEO?
Reed Hastings
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Advice for 20 year old self
Focus on a few things versus spreading out
Customers
Churn
Skillshare Executives
| Name | Position | Working Email | Personal Email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Cooper | CEO | [email protected] | - |
Skillshare Employees
| Name | Position | Working Email | Personal Email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Cooper | CEO | [email protected] | - |
Skillshare Board of Directors
| Name | Position | Working Email | Personal Email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaleh Bisharat | Board Member | [email protected] | - |
| John Melas-Kyriazi | Board Member | [email protected] | - |
| Matt Cooper | Board Member | [email protected] | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Skillshare
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When was Skillshare founded?
Skillshare was founded in 2010.
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How much revenue does Skillshare generate?
Skillshare generates $14.4M in revenue.
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Who is the CEO of Skillshare
The CEO of Skillshare is Matt Cooper.
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How much funding does Skillshare have?
Skillshare raised $136.8M.
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How many employees does Skillshare have?
Skillshare has 677 employees.
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Where is Skillshare headquarters?
Skillshare is headquartered at 35 East 21st Street, New York City, New York, 10010, United States
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