HowNow is an AI-powered learning and skills platform based in London, designed to enhance employee learning and development for modern businesses. Founded between 2015 and 2018, it supports various sectors with solutions for onboarding, upskilling, compliance training, and leadership development.
The platform combines a learning management system (LMS) and a learning experience platform (LXP) to offer personalized learning experiences. Key features include a central hub for managing learning activities, a content library with over 10,000 resources, and AI tools that map skills and create tailored learning pathways. HowNow also includes a conversational AI agent, HowNow Guru, which provides coaching and feedback, and community tools for knowledge sharing and collaboration.
HowNow emphasizes seamless integration into daily workflows, ensuring minimal disruption. It is trusted by companies like Depop, Spotify, and Sanofi, and offers scalable pricing options starting at around £46 per month.
Depop is a circular fashion marketplace and peer-to-peer resale platform founded in 2011. It allows users to buy, sell, and discover affordable secondhand clothing, accessories, and vintage items through its app and web service. With 43.5 million registered users globally, Depop has popularized preloved fashion and generated over $2.5 billion in collective seller earnings, particularly appealing to Gen Z, with 90% of its active users under 26.
Originally a social shopping app linked to the Italian fashion magazine *PIG*, Depop was created by Simon Beckerman. The platform combines social features with a marketplace model, targeting younger audiences. Under CEO Maria Raga, who joined in 2016, Depop has focused on community engagement through events and curated programs. Now the largest online fashion resale marketplace, it operates from offices in London, New York, and Manchester, and became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Etsy in 2021. Depop emphasizes style, value, and sustainability, making circular fashion accessible and inspiring for its users.
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