Graatia
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Graatia, Inc. operates as a technology-driven marketplace specializing in providing on-demand, pre-vetted analysts to clients through an innovative apprenticeship model. Founded in 2020 by Jacqueline Churchwell and Sarah Tomita, the company addresses the global disparity between talent and opportunity. The founding team brings a wealth of experience from prominent firms such as Bain, Goldman Sachs, and WeWork. Jacqueline Churchwell's background includes roles as a consultant at Bain, a talent researcher at Bridgewater Associates, and Head of Strategy & Operations at WeWork. Sarah Tomita has a background in strategy and operations consulting and served as COO at Regulatory Professionals.
The company's business model is structured as a B2B marketplace, catering to clients primarily in North America and Europe. It generates revenue by operating on a staffing model, charging clients a percentage of the analysts' fees, which also covers the costs of training and mentorship for the analysts. For clients who choose to hire the analysts permanently, Graatia charges a placement fee. This dual-sided platform serves organizations by providing access to skilled analysts for various needs while offering professionals apprenticeship opportunities to foster career growth through practical experience and skills development.
Graatia’s core service is its Superanalysts-as-a-service platform, which delivers a comprehensive solution for talent acquisition and development. The platform manages the entire process from candidate vetting and skills assessment to job matching and on-the-job upskilling. Analysts on the platform undergo over 50 hours of initial training and receive continuous mentorship from former management consultants. The services offered by their analysts are diverse, including financial modeling, data analytics, machine learning, payroll management, and business process improvement, utilizing tools like Salesforce, HubSpot, and Jira. This approach aims to democratize access to analyst roles based on skill and apprenticeship rather than pedigree, thereby ensuring a consistent quality of work for clients.
Keywords: analyst talent, apprenticeship model, on-demand analysts, workforce enhancement, talent development, staffing model, B2B marketplace, skills assessment, upskilling, superanalysts, talent management, HR technology, people analytics, educational services, AI-powered marketplace, professional services, corporate training, remote work, financial analysis, business analysis