CertiVault
Verifying professional certifications (e.g., project management, IT security, HR) is a manual, time-consuming, and often unreliable process for employers and HR departments. Fake or expired certifications are a persistent issue, leading to unqualified candidates being hired.
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6 monthsSubscription fees for HR departments based on the number of employee certifications they need to verify annually. Fees charged to certification-granting organizations for issuing digital certificates on the platform. Premium features for individuals, such as consolidated certification wallets and proactive renewal reminders.

The Solution

CertiVault is a blockchain-based platform that provides a secure and verifiable record of professional certifications. Certification-granting organizations can issue tamper-proof digital certificates to individuals, which employers can then instantly and reliably verify through the platform. Individuals control access to their certificate information.

Confidential Investment MemoEuropean Rationalist

"While the unit economics appear sound and the problem is certainly valid, the fundamental value proposition relies on mass adoption by certification bodies. Our due diligence suggests significant resistance to change within these organizations. We will pass at this time due to concerns about widespread adoption and the resultant impact on projected user growth."

— Partner at Terra Nova Ventures

* This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual VCs is purely coincidental.