Manoj Ranaweera
About Me
I have been setting up and running tech startups since 2004. I have failed many times. Had two Exits. Last was in 2015 – edocr.com to Accusoft, Inc.
I founded SkilledUp Life in August 2020 to solve a problem. During the early stages of a tech startup, it’s extremely hard to move forward if you do not have:
– A large network.
– Enough capital, e.g. savings
Convincing others to join your fledgling startup for sweat equity does not always work. And your knowledge of how to build the company and turn it into a viable business may also be weak. What if you could find a free talent pool to help your startup survive in those early days? Think of this as all your friends with different skills coming on board to give you a leg up. Wouldn’t that be marvellous?
I went live with SkilledUp Life on 1st Aug 2020. I built everything using a Content Management Solution. I was on my own until Nov 2020. As they say, the rest is history!
Education
Manchester Business School
Just after the Exec MBA (Sep 2004), I joined a tech startup in London as an investor employee.
University of Brighton (Brighton Polytechnic)
Polytechnic became a University in the final year.
Work & Experience
Founder & CEO
SkilledUp Life
Founder and CEO. Supply Side: Founded to help those inexperienced to gain Experiences. Those who wish to pivot their career to test out and gain new skills. And for those who are bored with their job to get involved in interesting technology projects. On the Demand Side: Help any tech company get a leg up.
Portfolio
