What Employed.world does

Employed.world is a Berlin-based social enterprise founded in 2023, operating as a sole proprietorship (Yashvir Berater, Einzelunternehmen) by founder Yashvir. The company targets entry-level UX professionals, job seekers affected by layoffs, working professionals seeking AI upskilling, and aspiring founders, primarily within the Berlin market. Its core offerings are divided into three interconnected programs: (1) a Community & Events platform hosting in-person workshops, case studies, and meetups at CIC Berlin; (2) a Mentorship Program pairing UX/Product job seekers with experienced mentors for resume, portfolio, and interview preparation, fully funded by the German Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit); and (3) an AI Literacy Program titled "AI Automation Specialist," a six-module course covering generative AI, prompt engineering, no-code AI automation, and AI integration, funded via the German Bildungsgutschein training voucher under §§ 81 and 82 SGB III/II.

The business model is built on government-funded training delivery rather than traditional commercial revenue. The mentorship program is fully funded by the German Employment Agency, and the AI course is fully or partially covered by Bildungsgutschein vouchers, with additional 5% subsidies available for employees over 45 or with severe disabilities. A secondary revenue stream is an affiliate arrangement with IxDF (Interaction Design Foundation) offering 25% off professional memberships to subscribers. The technology stack is non-proprietary, relying on Framer for web hosting and lu.ma for event management, with no custom platform, app, or API. The company uses community-led go-to-market via LinkedIn, Instagram, and in-person events, with the mentorship application requiring attendance at events and a screening call with the founder.

The customer base is entirely consumer-facing and geographically concentrated in Berlin, with no enterprise logos disclosed. The company reaches its users through direct community engagement and government referral channels, with a horizontal segmentation approach targeting multiple persona segments (entry-level UX professionals, aspiring founders, and AI upskillers). As of the available data, the program displays "0 mentees, 0 mentors, 0 events" statistics, suggesting the operational programs are either in pre-launch or early-launch phase with negligible validated throughput.

Name

Employed.world

Legal name

Yashvir Berater (Einzelunternehmen)

Website

https://employed.world

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Employed.world is a Berlin-based social enterprise that runs a UX/product community, a government-funded mentorship program for job seekers, and an AI literacy course funded via German Bildungsgutschein training vouchers, targeting entry-level professionals, laid-off workers, and aspiring founders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career Development and Community Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Internship/Apprenticeship Matching & Work-Based Learning Platforms (EDAFAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

AI & Machine Learning (Foundations & Applied) (EDAMACAG), AI & Emerging Technology Literacy (EDAAAIAJ)

Keywords

• Career mentorship services
• AI literacy training
• UX community events
• Professional development workshops
• Job seeker support

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Training Programs: The AI Literacy Program is fully or partially funded through German government training vouchers (Bildungsgutschein) under SGB III/II provisions. The mentorship program is fully funded by the German Employment Agency.
2. Educational Partnership Revenue: IxDF (Interaction Design Foundation) offers a 25% discount on professional memberships to Employed.world subscribers. This partnership may generate referral or affiliate revenue when subscribers sign up through the partnership link.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Employed.world runs a Berlin-based community and education platform for UX/Product professionals and job seekers, structured around three pillars: an AI Literacy Program (AI Automation Specialist course funded via the Bildungsgutschein), a 1:1 Mentorship Program funded by the German Employment Agency, and a recurring Community & Events program of workshops, panel discussions, and networking meetups held at CIC Berlin.

Product overview

Employed.world is a Berlin-based social enterprise operating as a community platform with three interconnected offerings: the AI Literacy Program (an instructor-led course teaching practical AI/automation skills funded via the German Bildungsgutschein), the Mentorship Program (personalized 1-on-1 career coaching for UX/Product job seekers funded by the German Employment Agency), and the Community & Events platform (hosting workshops, meetups, and discussions for UX professionals and aspiring founders). The AI course serves as the primary structured product, while mentorship and community provide complementary support pathways — all targeting entry-level talent and professionals affected by layoffs seeking faster job-market entry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AI Literacy Program — AI Automation Specialist A structured AI upskilling course for individuals seeking AI/automation literacy, funded through the German Bildungsgutschein education voucher pathway. Targeted at professionals and job seekers who qualify for government training sponsorship.
• 1:1 Mentorship Program One-to-one mentorship for UX/Product job seekers and career changers, funded through the German Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit). Designed to support career entry and transition into UX/Product roles.
• Community & Events Program A recurring series of in-person workshops, panel discussions, and networking meetups for the Berlin UX/Product community, hosted at CIC Berlin. Open to community members and aspiring founders, with IxDF affiliate referrals extending reach.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IxDF (Interaction Design Foundation)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024IxDF is the world's largest online design school. They are educational partners of Employed.world, offering a special 25% discount on professional memberships for Employed.world subscribers. This partnership provides mutual benefit: IxDF gains access to the Employed.world community, while subscribers receive discounted access to IxDF's professional design education.
• German Employment AgencycoreOthersThe German Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit) provides full funding for the mentorship program, making it completely accessible to all registered individuals seeking career guidance in UX and Product fields. This government partnership enables free access to mentorship services.
• German Government (SGB III/II Training Funding)coreOthersThe AI Automation Specialist course is eligible for full or partial funding under German social law provisions (§§ 81 and 82 SGB III/II). This enables unemployed and employed individuals to access free or subsidized AI training based on eligibility criteria including company size, age (45+), and disability status.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights9 records

Emerging players

• Brainstation: Tech and digital skills training provider offering bootcamps and short courses across UX, data, and AI. Comparable as a focused, career-oriented EdTech player in adjacent geographies.
• Maven: Cohort-based learning platform for professional and AI skills with mentor-led cohorts. Comparable as an emerging player in structured, mentor-driven upskilling for working professionals.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Large-scale online education platform offering AI, tech, and career courses including Google and IBM certificates. Comparable as a broad incumbent in AI-literacy and professional upskilling at massive scale.
• Springboard: Established online tech education provider with mentor-led career tracks including UX and data. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering structured learning plus mentorship at a wider portfolio scale.
• General Assembly: Large global provider of bootcamps and short courses in tech, design, and data with career-services support. Comparable as a broad incumbent in tech-career education and workforce upskilling.

Direct peers

• Designlab: UX/UI bootcamp with 1:1 mentorship and career coaching. Comparable as a structured UX-career program with mentorship at its core, targeting entry-level and career-changer learners.
• ADPList: Global community-driven mentorship platform for product, design, and tech professionals. Directly comparable to Employed.world's mentorship and community offerings, with a similar volunteer-mentor model and community-led GTM.
• Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF): The world's largest online design school and an existing core GTM partner of Employed.world. Highly comparable as a UX-focused education and community provider, including online courses, memberships, and events for design professionals.
• MentorCruise: Marketplace for 1:1 mentorship in tech and product disciplines. Comparable in the structured-mentorship-for-job-seekers model, though operating commercially rather than on government funding.
• CareerFoundry: Online career-change program provider focused on UX, UI, and product design with built-in mentorship. Closely comparable to Employed.world's combined course-plus-mentorship approach for entry-level UX talent.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/employedworld
• Instagraminstagram.com/employed.world

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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