Case Study: BlockTrain

 

Background

BlockTrain is an early-stage technology platform that centralizes career development in the trades, connecting individuals with the right opportunities for them to learn & grow.

Challenge

BlockTrain was seeking a thought partner and head of business & product to collaborate with during the critical, early stages of the business.

Solution

Embedded acts as a thought partner and fractional executive to BlockTrain, which includes:

  • Building the business model and MVP go-to-market strategy for the BlockTrain application alongside the founder

  • Facilitating introductions and conversations among BlockTrain and employers, training providers and job seeker networks to promote and grow the participants on the platform

  • Hiring and guiding a fractional product and engineering team to help build and deploy the initial iteration of the platform

  • Advising on staffing plans and participating in the interview process

Services: Fractional Executive Team Member

Result

“Working with Embedded has been critical to getting BlockTrain off the ground. They have truly embedded themselves within this early and growing business and are equally invested in its mission and success. They’ve been instrumental in developing and launching our product and go-to-market strategy. Together, we’re building the future of upskilling Central Ohio’s talent for the skilled trades.” - Hannah Wexner, CEO, BlockTrain