How a Startup Made Employee Training Entertaining

WorkRamp’s journey began with a narrow focus: helping sales teams become more efficient. As early customers achieved success, they quickly asked for more—training for support reps, partners, and even end-users. That feedback guided WorkRamp toward a much larger vision: an enterprise learning platform that any team can rely on for every learning need.

From Point Solution to Platform

San-Francisco-based WorkRamp entered the market at a time when corporate learning was badly underserved. CEO Ted Blosser recognized the gap and set out to build software that modern teams would actually enjoy using. The platform’s turning point came in 2016 with the acquisition of Y-Combinator-backed Prelude. That deal introduced a GitHub-like authoring system that lets companies create and share their own training content—laying the foundation for today’s all-in-one solution.

“Our vision is to empower every person to reach their full potential through learning.” — Ted Blosser

Empowering People, Wherever They Work

Whether employees are on-site, remote, or in the field, WorkRamp’s goal is the same: equip them to excel in their roles so they can deliver greater value to customers and the business. Household names such as Airbnb, Slack, Uber, and Zoom adopted the platform even before WorkRamp’s Series A, validating both the product and the market need.

To date, the startup has raised $27.2 million, including a $17 million Series B in December 2020—capital that is fueling product expansion and customer growth.

Making Learning Fun (Yes, Really)

Traditional learning tech often feels like a chore—think mandatory compliance videos that everyone dreads. WorkRamp attacked that stigma head-on by designing an engaging learner experience:

• Bite-sized lessons that respect attention spans
• Interactive modules that keep users involved
• Gamified elements that reward progress

The result? Employees are genuinely excited to log in, learn, and get better at their jobs.

The Hardest Part Isn’t Product–Market Fit

Blosser admits that he once believed finding product–market fit would be the toughest hurdle. Instead, he discovered a greater challenge: building a mission-aligned team committed to a bold, long-term vision. Crafting a strong culture now consumes much of the leadership’s focus, ensuring that the company scales its people as effectively as it scales its platform.

Looking Ahead

WorkRamp’s story proves that when learning is effective, engaging, and accessible, it becomes a strategic driver of business success rather than a box-checking exercise. By prioritizing user experience and company culture, the startup is redefining what corporate training can—and should—be.

---

Ready to Elevate Your Training?

CognifyMetrics delivers AI-powered training chatbot solutions that personalize learning, answer employee questions instantly, and surface actionable analytics.

Explore CognifyMetrics →