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Behind the Build: The Product and Engineering Collaboration That Created Udemy’s New Badging ProductBrand Studio Logo
Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Published on April 01, 2025

Behind the Build: The Product and Engineering Collaboration That Created Udemy’s New Badging Product

“It’s at the intersection of our differences that our most meaningful breakthroughs emerge.” Learn how the company’s product and engineering teams developed its new Badging solution and its impact on bridging the skills gap in organizations.

Jeff Link Jeff Link
Updated on April 01, 2025

Designing Culturally Inclusive Animated Characters

The best portrayals are multidimensional — just like the users they represent.

Designing Culturally Inclusive Animated Characters
Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on April 01, 2025

How Udemy’s New Generative AI Tool is Steering the Transition to a Skills-Based Economy

Three team members involved in the product’s creation describe the work that has gone into its development, its impact on organizations and the company’s plans for a GenAI-fueled future.

How Udemy’s New Generative AI Tool is Steering the Transition to a Skills-Based Economy
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Alton Zenon III Alton Zenon III
Updated on April 01, 2025

How to Manage Your Mental Health With an Increased Workload

How to Manage Your Mental Health With an Increased Workload
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Cassidy Ritter Cassidy Ritter
Updated on April 01, 2025

Content Creation Startup Soona Raises $10.2M Series A Round

After pivoting to virtual shoots last year, soona plans to invest in technology and open the company’s first digital fulfillment studio.

Content Creation Startup Soona Raises $10.2M Series A Round
Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on April 01, 2025

Brightwheel Raises $55M as Schools Look for Digital Learning Solutions

Brightwheel gained thousands of new customers over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, and is growing to meet the surge in demand.

Brightwheel Raises $55M as Schools Look for Digital Learning Solutions
Eva Roethler Eva Roethler
Updated on April 01, 2025

Behind the Scenes of Udemy Business’s Success

Three Udemy sales and customer success leaders share insight into the business’s rapid growth on the B2B side.

A group photo of the Udemy team wearing matching wide brimmed hats.
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Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on April 01, 2025

Smarter Sorting Rebrands to SmarterX After a Steller 2022

SmarterX’s software and data insights platform helps retailers and brands make sustainable decisions across their supply chains.

The SmarterX team gathers for a photo.

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