SkilledUp Life - 64,000 Skilled Volunteers Building Tech Startups
GLOBAL TALENT MARKETPLACE

Turn Your Startup or Career Dream Into Reality

Tech startups and founders are often cash-strapped. Yet having teams to go from idea validation to revenue is essential.
Talents need to prove they have the right experience, so they can get the right jobs. We bring both sides together on this global volunteer talent marketplace. It's win-win!

64K+
SkilledUp Lifers
149
Countries
199+
Startups Helped
5+
Years Operating
SkilledUp Lifer - Lessa
Lessa N.
Front-End Developer
SkilledUp Lifer - Yvonne
Yvonne A.
Human Resource Professional

Two Audiences. One Mission.

Whether you're building the next big thing or leveling up your career, SkilledUp Life connects ambition with opportunity.

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For Tech Founders

Build your tech startup team without spending on salaries. Access 64,000 skilled volunteers ready to help you go from idea to revenue.

  • Validate ideas systematically with real talent
  • Build product teams (PM, UX, Dev, QA, DevOps)
  • Scale marketing, sales, and operations
  • No equity given, no salaries paid
  • Monthly subscription from £49/month
Find Volunteers
02

For Volunteers

Gain real experience and demonstrable skills to land your dream job or transition careers. Join 64,000 professionals building actual startups.

  • Build portfolio with real startup projects
  • Flexible schedule: 3 hrs/day, 60 volunteer days
  • Global network across 149 countries
  • Career transition or skill development
  • 100% free to join and participate
Find Role

How SkilledUp Life Works

Getting started is straightforward. Three simple steps to transform your startup or career.

1

Create Account

Sign up in 30 seconds. Companies choose a plan and build their profile. Volunteers create profiles and browse opportunities immediately.

2

Find Your Match

Companies post opportunities and review applications. Volunteers apply to roles that align with their goals and skills.

3

Build Together

Once there is a fit, both sides sign volunteer agreements and start collaborating. Build products, gain experience, and achieve goals.

Building the Future Together

We believe in removing barriers and creating equal opportunities for everyone committed to growth.

Equal Access

Creating Equal Footing

Removing the Barriers

It doesn't matter where you come from or what your circumstances are. We're here to give equal footing to anyone committed—whether you're a bootstrapped founder turning ideas into successful tech startups, or someone gaining experience to land their dream job.

Economic Impact

Reducing Failure Rates

Stimulating Global Economy

While governments spend billions on education, we're silently stimulating economies by backing underdogs and reducing tech startup failure rates.

Cash-strapped founders find talent to build viable, scalable companies. As they survive, grow, and generate revenue, they create paid jobs—resulting in significant economic value creation.

Real People. Real Results.

From career changers to tech entrepreneurs, our community achieves remarkable outcomes.

Elise Singleton

"I recommend SkilledUp Life to anyone going through career change. Before my volunteer term ended, I landed an HR job with an American company."

Elise Singleton
UK & Germany • HR Lead
Wishma Wickramatunga

"Volunteering was invaluable and helped me progress massively in my professional life. I highly recommend it."

Wishma Wickramatunga
Sri Lanka • Full-time at Deal Lite
Godwin Mayaki

"You're limited only by your willingness to commit and grow. It's been an enjoyable journey networking and building new friends."

Godwin Mayaki
Nigeria • Head of Operations

Ready to Start Your Journey?

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