Skillmaker.ai
Category: AI in Education
An AI-driven XR platform designed to reduce onboarding time, boost retention, and build job-ready teams through immersive, data-driven training experiences. Skillmaker.ai was founded in 2023. The company is led by Robin Cowie. Based in Carolina Beach, North Carolina, USA. Team size: N/A. Total funding raised: Bootstrapped to date. Latest round: Pre-seed, $2.5M, 2025-08.
- Founded
- 2023
- Headquarters
- Carolina Beach, North Carolina, USA
- Team size
- N/A
- Total funding
- Bootstrapped to date
Value proposition
Accelerates workforce development by automating the creation and delivery of training content using AI, XR, and data analytics, ensuring rapid and effective upskilling.
Products and solutions
AI-as-a-Service (AIaaS) XR training platform, Immersive, data-driven training programs leveraging Mixed/Extended Reality
Unique value
Combines AI, Extended Reality (XR), and data analytics with a unique '7 Steps Methodology' to deliver immersive, first-person learning experiences, leveraging founders’ diverse expertise.
Target customer
Businesses and organizations focused on workforce development and technical skills training
Industries served
Automotive, Workforce Development, Construction, Industrial
Technology advantage
AI-driven XR platform with an AI-as-a-Service model, offering robust performance tracking and rapid skill development while ensuring compliance with major data protection regulations.
How they differentiate
Provides personalized and immersive XR training experiences focused on hands-on skill simulation for enterprise workforce development, setting it apart from general online learning platforms.
Main competitors
Coursera, Udemy, Pluralsight, Other XR training solution providers
Key partnerships
NCCER, NAPA Auto Parts
Notable customers
NAPA Auto Parts, Fedcap
Major milestones
Founded in 2023 Developed key partnerships with NCCER and NAPA Auto Parts Successful case studies with NAPA Auto Parts and Fedcap Currently raising Seed Round funding
Growth metrics
Reportedly reduced NAPA Automotive training time by 90% and enabled accelerated workforce readiness (e.g., Fedcap participants achieved readiness in 25 days)
Market positioning
Enterprise-focused XR training solution for specialized workforce development and upskilling
Geographic focus
United States, primarily in North Carolina
Patents and IP
Not specified
About Robin Cowie
Robin Cowie is a creative technologist and entrepreneur with a diverse background in film, video games, and immersive technologies. He is the founder and CEO of Skillmaker.ai, an AI-driven XR platform for workforce training. Before Skillmaker.ai, he was a producer of the iconic film 'The Blair Witch Project' and held creative leadership roles at Electronic Arts, where he worked on popular game franchises like Madden NFL. His career reflects a consistent focus on leveraging new technologies to create engaging and impactful experiences.
Official website: https://skillmaker.ai/