
GoBeMe
Online and mobile platform to disrupt the inefficiencies that plague job-readiness and career management.
GoBeMe, founded in 2012 by Jim Bertoldi, operated as an online and mobile platform positioned within the EdTech and social software sectors. The company was headquartered in San Francisco, CA, and aimed to address the job readiness market.
The core of the business was an education and recruitment platform designed to assist job-seekers with comprehensive career management. It provided users with access to both online and offline training modules to enhance existing skills or acquire new ones. A notable feature was the 'task cards' system, a tool designed to help users develop better time management habits by organizing daily tasks. The platform also sought to build a social support network for its users, creating a community for those navigating the job market. GoBeMe's business model involved forging partnerships with government entities to connect individuals with educational opportunities, services, funding, and employment.
From a financial perspective, GoBeMe secured $800,000 in a single Seed Round on March 28, 2013. Despite this initial funding, the company's operational life was short. The venture ultimately proved unsustainable, leading to a bankruptcy and liquidation event on January 1, 2015, marking its official closure.
Keywords: GoBeMe, Jim Bertoldi, job readiness platform, career management, online training, education recruitment, EdTech, social support network, San Francisco startup, time management tools, government partnerships, venture capital, deadpooled, liquidated company, job-seeker platform, educational software, skills enhancement, career development