About us

Our Story

We're dedicated to revolutionizing the trades through innovative SaaS solutions.

Our Story

Founded 2022

Wyatt, CEO of UpSmith here.

Growing up on my family’s farm in Alabama, I learned firsthand the value of hard work in skilled trades. Years later, after stints in education, consulting, and tech, I noticed a troubling trend: America was facing a shortage of builders in every part of the economy.

This shortage doesn’t just hurt businesses. It also traps millions of Americans in dead-end jobs, unable to access the high-paying, purpose-driven careers offered in the trades.

We can solve this crisis by using technology to increase productivity of existing workers, make it easier for new ones to master skills, and enrich worker experiences so people earn more and stay longer in the workforce.

That's why we started UpSmith.

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Our Mission

At UpSmith, we are on a mission to solve America’s skilled workforce shortage. We’re starting with gamification software to help America's trades businesses encourage more from their teams. We build easy-to-use tools to motivate workers, increase profitability and keep skilled employees in seats longer. We are committed to powering productivity for America’s skilled trades workforce. Here's how we're making a difference:

  • For Employers: We empower trades businesses to build the workforce they need to win. Our technology helps drive productivity, increases profitability, and helps retain top talent.
  • For Trades People: We unlock opportunities for each team member to a create high-paying, purposeful careers. Our tools help employees develop new skills, enjoy a better workplace culture, and earn higher wages.
  • For Industry: We bridge the gap created by nearly 1 million openings in U.S construction, home services, and manufacturing and the 15+ million Americans looking for better career prospects through meaningful work.

Our Approach

We believe in making things simple. Our products are designed to be easy to use and adopted by both employers and employees. We integrate with your existing systems, provide real-time updates, and deliver instant feedback, all within a mobile-first experience.

By focusing on practical solutions to deliver real results, we're helping build the next generation of skilled workers and strengthening America's industrial backbone of trades businesses in the process.

Join us in energizing America's skilled workforce. Together, we can create more opportunities, drive business growth, and build a stronger future for all tradesmiths.

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Values

Company Values

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Be an Owner

Take pride and accountability in your work, making decisions with the long-term success of the company in mind.

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Raise the Bar

Continuously strive for excellence, seeking out new ways to innovate and improve our products and services.

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Believe in People

Recognize the inherent value and potential in each employee, customer, and partner. Foster an environment of trust, growth, and mutual respect.

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Bias for Action

Move swiftly and decisively to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities, always keeping the customer's needs at the forefront.

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Commit

Stay dedicated to our mission, delivering on our promises and going the extra mile to drive lasting impact for our clients.

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Growth Mindset

Encourage continuous learning and adaptability, viewing challenges as opportunities for personal and professional development.

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