# Skillfully (Skillfully)

> Skills-based hiring platform using AI-powered job simulations to let employers evaluate candidates' real-world abilities before interviews.

## Facts
- **Website:** https://skillful.ly
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, CA
- **Country:** United States
- **Founded:** 2021
- **Founder:** Brett Waikart, Kelly Cure
- **Categories:** Skill Assessment, AI Interviewing & Screening

## Overview
Skillfully is a San Francisco-based hiring platform that lets employers create custom AI-driven simulations of real job scenarios to assess applicants' skills before interviews, plus a skill-verified TalentNetwork. Founded by Brett Waikart and Kelly Cure, it raised $2.5M in seed funding in 2024 led by Better Ventures.

## Leadership
- Kelly Cure — co-founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/kelly-cure))
- Brett Waikart — co-founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/brett-waikart))
- Brett Waikart — ceo ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/brett-waikart))

## Sources
- [mapofhrtech export + official site (2026-10-18)](https://skillful.ly/) — official

## FAQ
**What does Skillfully do?**

Skills-based hiring platform using AI-powered job simulations to let employers evaluate candidates' real-world abilities before interviews.

**Where is Skillfully headquartered?**

Skillfully is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.

**When was Skillfully founded?**

Skillfully was founded in 2021.

**Who founded Skillfully?**

Skillfully was founded by Brett Waikart, Kelly Cure.

**Who is the CEO of Skillfully?**

Brett Waikart leads Skillfully as CEO.

**What kind of HR technology is Skillfully?**

Skillfully is categorized under Skill Assessment, AI Interviewing & Screening on DHRMap.

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