What AdvanceNet Labs does

AdvanceNet Labs is a U.S.-based non-profit social sector technology organization founded in 2014 and headquartered in Grapevine, Texas, operating with 1-10 employees. Its mission is to provide technology, content, and services that enable nonprofits, humanitarian organizations, and adult education programs to deliver workforce and learning outcomes for marginalized populations. The company serves a customer base of 35+ customized portal deployments for nonprofit and social sector organizations globally, including anchor engagements with Boys and Girls Clubs of America, International Youth Foundation, Rent Well, FARE, and the Institute for Coordinated Community Response.

The company's product portfolio is anchored by the Empowerment Marketplace, a Cornerstone OnDemand-based learning management system that hosts over 100 workforce development pathways and 5,000+ courses and underpins adjacent offerings including WorkReady Academy (a freemium workforce training program), WorkReady Mobile (an adult education engagement app), AlleeOop (a youth community platform), Virtual Conferences (Zoom-integrated event environments on the Cornerstone platform), eLearning Development Services (SCORM-based content authoring at three complexity tiers), and End User Support (Freshdesk-based multilingual support with an AI-backed Virtual Counselor called ViC). Adjacent humanitarian logistics products GiveConnect and the SafeSolutions suite (SafeNight, SafeReferral, SafeChat) are delivered in collaboration with Caravan Studios.

The business model combines subscription-like recurring revenue from LMS implementation, support, and End User Support plans with professional services revenue from custom eLearning development, virtual conference production, website design, and strategic sustainability planning. Cornerstone OnDemand technology is typically donated or deeply discounted via Cornerstone Foundation grants received since 2014, allowing AdvanceNet to price services at social sector rates. Go-to-market is hybrid: enterprise engagements are sourced through direct sales by certified Cornerstone experts and partner referrals (notably BGCA, IYF, and Cornerstone Foundation grantees), while WorkReady Academy drives product-led growth via free self-serve job seeker accounts. No equity funding, acquisitions, or public listing have been disclosed; the company is sustained by grants, services revenue, and founder Keith Thode's prior Aidmatrix Foundation operating experience.

Name

AdvanceNet Labs

Legal name

AdvanceNet Labs

Website

https://advancenetlabs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AdvanceNet Labs is a U.S. nonprofit social-sector technology organization that delivers Cornerstone OnDemand-based learning management, workforce training (WorkReady Academy), mobile engagement, and humanitarian logistics tools to 35+ nonprofit and adult education organizations globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Learning Management Systems

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Learning Technology & LMS/LXP Implementation (BPACANAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Core LMS Platforms (Academic & Corporate) (EDAFAAAA), LMS Integrations, Interoperability & Identity (LTI/SCORM/xAPI, SSO, APIs) (EDAFAAAI), Extended Enterprise LMS (Customer/Partner/Franchise Training) (EDAFAAAC), Educational Digital Courseware & Learning Platforms (LMS-Integrated) (MPAJABAH)

Keywords

• Learning management systems
• Workforce development platforms
• ELearning development services
• Social sector technology
• Humanitarian logistics platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Grapevine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Learning Management System Services: Implementation, customization, administration, and ongoing support services for Cornerstone OnDemand-based Empowerment Marketplace LMS deployments at social sector organizations.
2. eLearning Development Services: Custom eCourse development at three levels (Basic, Simple, Complex) converting training materials into SCORM packages. Pricing is tiered by complexity.
3. End-User Support Services: Tiered support plans (email, chat, phone; hybrid staffing models) built on Freshdesk platform, with customizable branded support portals and multilingual capabilities.
4. WorkReady Academy: Turn-key workforce training program providing access to 100+ workforce pathways and 5,000+ courses. Free account creation available; certification programs may involve fees for students or program sponsors.
5. Strategic Services and Sustainability Planning: Business case development and sustainability planning services for learning initiatives.
6. Virtual Conference Solutions: Virtual and hybrid conference environments leveraging the Empowerment Marketplace, including customization, staffing, support, and pre/post-event services.
7. Website Services: Affordable full-service web design and hosting with mobile-responsive websites at minimal startup costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AdvanceNet Labs delivers social sector learning and workforce development technology, anchored by the Empowerment Marketplace — a custom Cornerstone OnDemand-based learning management system (LMS). It bundles LMS implementation, eLearning content development, end-user support (including an AI-backed Virtual Counselor), virtual conference hosting, mobile engagement tools, and specialized humanitarian logistics platforms (GiveConnect, SafeSolutions) for nonprofits, foundations, credit unions, and humanitarian organizations worldwide.

Product overview

AdvanceNet Labs is a Technology for Good company with over 20 years of social sector technology experience, offering a unified portfolio of workforce development, learning management, and social impact technology solutions. At the core is the Empowerment Marketplace, a learning platform powered by Cornerstone OnDemand, which serves as the underlying engine for WorkReady Academy (providing over 100 workforce pathways and 5,000+ courses) and the Virtual Conferences module. WorkReady Mobile extends these capabilities as a standalone mobile app for adult education programs. AlleeOop provides a separate youth engagement platform. The portfolio is complemented by eLearning Development Services (three-tiered content creation from basic to complex interactive courses), End User Support (powered by Freshdesk with an AI-backed Virtual Counselor), Strategic Services, Credit Union Solutions, Website Services, and the GiveConnect/SafeSolutions humanitarian logistics tools. The offering is delivered at social sector rates with technology often donated or deeply discounted through Cornerstone Foundation grants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WorkReady Academy: A turn-key workforce training program customized to needs, built on the Empowerment Marketplace Learning Management system with over 100 workforce development pathways and 5,000+ industry and life skills courses.
• WorkReady Mobile
• Empowerment Marketplace
• AlleeOop
• GiveConnect
• SafeSolutions
• ViC

Products and services

• Empowerment Marketplace LMS
• WorkReady Academy A turn-key workforce training program with over 100 workforce development pathways and 5,000+ industry and life skills courses, customized to client needs and delivered through the Empowerment Marketplace LMS, including health sector certifications via CareerStep.
• WorkReady Mobile A mobile application for adult education programs and nonprofit initiatives that raises participant interactivity, supports retention and achievement, and provides instant reporting of participant successes.
• eLearning Development Services Three-tiered eLearning content development service — Level 1 (basic SCORM packages), Level 2 (simple interactive eCourses with quizzes), and Level 3 (complex interactive eCourses with video, webinars, and branding) — converting training materials into SCORM packages.
• End User Support Professional end-user support for Cornerstone LMS users through a branded Freshdesk support portal with email, chat, phone, and an AI-backed Virtual Counselor (ViC) chatbot, available 7x24 with global agents.
• Virtual Conferences Virtual and hybrid conference planning and hosting service leveraging the Empowerment Marketplace, providing a virtual environment with keynotes, simultaneous sessions via Zoom, an exhibit hall, and pre-recorded/live content options.
• Strategic Services and Sustainability Planning Strategic consulting for learning initiatives including business case development and sustainability planning, partnering with social sector organizations to design and sustain their learning programs.
• AlleeOop A community platform assisting youth to engage in self-development through education, mentoring, and rewards programs, helping young people define goals and fulfill their purpose.
• GiveConnect A humanitarian logistics platform connecting those in need of specific medical equipment and products with donors, including EqXchange for surplus medical equipment redistribution to less developed areas.
• SafeSolutions Family and intimate partner violence intervention tools including SafeNight (hotel stays for domestic violence victims), SafeReferral (safe placement referrals), and SafeChat (secure caregiver collaboration).
• Credit Union Solutions Technology solutions tailored for credit unions, including member training, staff development, and financial education platforms.
• Website Services Affordable full-service web design and hosting, with custom mobile-responsive websites tailored to client needs at minimal startup cost.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35+ customized portals built for nonprofits and social sector agencies worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Cornerstone Foundation / Cornerstone OnDemandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014AdvanceNet has received technology grants and other support from the Cornerstone Foundation since 2014. As certified Cornerstone experts, they build customized Empowerment Marketplace portals for nonprofits and social sector agencies worldwide, powered by Cornerstone OnDemand's learning platform.
• Caravan StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanceNet is a proud collaboration partner supporting Caravan Studios-led initiatives in the humanitarian and social impact space, including GiveConnect (humanitarian logistics) and the SafeSolutions suite (domestic violence and human trafficking response tools).
• International Youth Foundation (IYF)majorTechnology or IntegrationIYF is a Cornerstone Foundation grantee using Cornerstone on Demand LMS to deliver training to youth and program staff globally. AdvanceNet collaborates on custom training curriculum development, virtual workbook building, LMS administration, and global end-user support for IYF programs worldwide.
• Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA)majorTechnology or IntegrationBGCA is a Cornerstone Foundation grantee utilizing Cornerstone on Demand LMS to deliver training to club staff nationwide through Sparklet Leadership University (SLU). AdvanceNet developed a support portal and provides end-user support for SLU via email and chat.
• CareerStepminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanceNet partnered with CareerStep to offer health sector certification programs (behavioral technician, medical documentation specialist, mental health technician, patient care technician) through WorkReady Academy, expanding workforce pathways into healthcare career tracks.
• Faith in TexasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanceNet made a financial contribution to Faith in Texas as part of its racial justice commitment. Faith and Justice are core values to the AdvanceNet team, and leadership has participated in projects with this organization.
• Dallas Black Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanceNet has been accepted as a member of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce as part of its racial justice plan, seeking to learn and grow its organization and network through the Chamber while supporting economic development within the Black community.
• The Aidmatrix FoundationminorOthersKeith Thode, CEO and founder, was a founding force at The Aidmatrix Foundation and led daily operations as COO/CTO for over a decade before spinning off some innovations as the basis for AdvanceNet Technology Services. Aidmatrix was focused on humanitarian technology.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cornerstone OnDemand: Cornerstone OnDemand is the underlying LMS platform whose technology powers AdvanceNet's Empowerment Marketplace. It is comparable both as the technology foundation and as the broader incumbent LMS provider that AdvanceNet implements for the social sector.
• Docebo: Docebo is an enterprise LMS platform with AI-driven learning and extended-enterprise training, competing for the same customer segments (external training, partner enablement) that AdvanceNet serves through Empowerment Marketplace.
• D2L Brightspace: D2L Brightspace is an established learning platform serving education and workforce customers with pathway-based programs, comparable to AdvanceNet's WorkReady Academy workforce pathways product.
• Skillsoft (Percipio): Skillsoft is a major LMS/content provider that competes for enterprise and nonprofit training budgets with broad course libraries and learning platforms, the same product category AdvanceNet serves via Cornerstone.

Emerging players

• 360Learning: 360Learning is a collaborative learning platform with strong content authoring and partner training, overlapping with AdvanceNet's eLearning development services and extended-enterprise use cases.
• WorkRamp: WorkRamp is an all-in-one learning platform offering LMS, content creation, and customer/partner training relevant to organizations AdvanceNet serves, with overlapping delivery mechanics around Cornerstone-style LMS implementations.
• LearnDash: LearnDash is a WordPress-based LMS popular with mission-driven and membership organizations that need affordable learning platforms, directly comparable to AdvanceNet's affordable LMS deployments for nonprofits and small agencies.

Direct peers

• InStride: InStride is a workforce education and skilling platform focused on employer-sponsored learning for impact-driven populations, directly overlapping with WorkReady Academy's workforce pathways and employer-sponsored certification model.
• InReach (formerly NetHope): NetHope is a consortium of global nonprofits collaborating on technology for humanitarian and development work, comparable to AdvanceNet's social sector technology delivery model for NGOs and humanitarian organizations.

Regional players

• SaviLinx: SaviLinx is a US-based BPO and customer support services provider serving healthcare and government, comparable to AdvanceNet's End-User Support tiered services model and multilingual support delivery through Freshdesk.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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