SkyHive

About SkyHive

SkyHive is a generative AI software company that provides a workforce intelligence platform utilizing what it terms 'Quantum Labor Analytics' to analyze labor markets, skills, and workforces in real time. Founded in 2017 by Sean Hinton and Sergiy Osypchuk, the company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with offices in California, USA. The firm was established to address the challenges of the future of work by enabling a transition from job-based to skills-based workforce management. In May 2024, SkyHive was acquired by Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. to enhance its workforce agility and reskilling solutions.

Founder and CEO Sean Hinton has a background in global business and labor market economics, with an MBA from Queen's University. Before SkyHive, he was president of a division at WhiteWater West Industries and worked with the Canadian Community College and Institute system, where he gained expertise in skills-based training. Hinton’s mission for SkyHive was to combat unemployment and underemployment through technology, aiming to create a business with a positive social impact. This focus on ethical AI and reducing bias in hiring has become a key aspect of the company's value proposition.

SkyHive operates on a subscription-based Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) model, serving large enterprises, government entities, and educational institutions. Its clientele includes major companies like Best Buy, Unilever, Merck, and Deutsche Bank, as well as the Government of Canada. The platform integrates with existing Human Capital Management (HCM) systems such as Workday, Microsoft, and SAP SuccessFactors via APIs. This integration allows organizations to automate their talent architecture, identify skill gaps, find career pathways, and receive recommendations for training and reskilling. Key features include skill proficiency detection, automated job architecture management, and predictive labor market intelligence. By synthesizing billions of real-time data points from over 150 countries, the platform provides insights into workforce dynamics, helps future-proof talent, and improves retention.

The company has raised a total of $60 million over four funding rounds. A Series A round in November 2020 raised $8 million, and a Series B round in October 2021 secured $40 million, with investors including Eldridge, AllegisCyber Capital, Accenture Ventures, and Workday Ventures. SkyHive has received numerous accolades, including being named a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum in 2021, a Gartner Cool Vendor, and receiving a B Corporation certification for its commitment to social and environmental performance.