Making SkillsVerifiable
We're building the future of professional identity—where every skill claim is verified, every credential is authentic, and every professional can prove their true capabilities.
The Problem We're Solving
In today's job market, resumes are broken. Studies show that up to 85% of candidates lie on their resumes, and employers have no reliable way to verify skill claims before hiring.
This creates a lose-lose situation: talented professionals struggle to stand out from fraudulent claims, while employers waste millions on bad hires and lengthy verification processes.
SkillDNA was founded to solve this fundamental problem. By combining blockchain verification, AI assessment, and cognitive profiling, we've created a new standard for professional identity—one where skills are proven, not just claimed.
Our Journey
Founded
SkillDNA was born from a vision to eliminate resume fraud
Beta Launch
First 1,000 professionals verified their skills
Employer Platform
Launched enterprise tools for verified hiring
AI Integration
Introduced cognitive profiling and career insights
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we do.
Truth in Talent
We believe every professional deserves to have their authentic skills recognized and verified.
Innovation First
We're constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in professional identity verification.
Human-Centered
Technology should amplify human potential, not replace it. We design for people first.
Universal Access
Everyone should have the opportunity to prove their skills, regardless of background or pedigree.
Leadership
Meet the visionary behind SkillDNA.
Rick Barretto
Founder & CEO
Serial entrepreneur with 20+ companies founded and 84+ patents. Creator of the personal video arcade industry, iRecord law enforcement tech, and The LAN Network esports training.