The startup offers a feedback application that enables employees to conduct self-assessments and receive real-time feedback from professional contacts through multiple communication channels, including app notifications, email, WhatsApp, and SMS. This platform enhances behavioral and managerial skills by facilitating continuous performance evaluation and actionable insights.
Funding
$220K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional methods of evaluating soft skills in professional and academic settings rely on subjective assessments, lacking the reliability and precision needed for effective talent development and career advancement. This makes it difficult for individuals to accurately identify their strengths and weaknesses, and for organizations to make informed decisions about hiring, promotion, and training.
Solution
COSS by 5Feedback offers a platform for measuring and certifying soft skills through feedback from professional contacts. The platform allows users to request feedback from their network, which is then processed by a proprietary algorithm to ensure reliability and accuracy. Individuals receive detailed reports on their strengths and areas for improvement, along with personalized development plans. Organizations can use the platform to gain insights into the soft skills of their workforce, identify skill gaps, and develop targeted training programs.
Target Audience
The primary target audiences are students and professionals seeking to enhance their employability and career prospects, as well as educational institutions and companies aiming to develop their talent and foster a culture of continuous feedback.
Features
- Feedback collection from professional contacts via app, email, WhatsApp, and SMS
- Algorithm-based validation of feedback for reliability and fraud detection
- Individual reports with strengths, weaknesses, and personalized development plans
- Reporting dashboards for organizations to track soft skills across teams
- Integration with HR systems, learning management systems (LMS), and GPEC tools
- Open Badges for certified skills that can be shared on CVs and LinkedIn profiles
- Mobile app available on iOS and Android
- Multilingual support (French, English, Spanish, German, Arabic)