A fashion technology company using AI-powered games to reskill the apparel workforce for an automated future.
ORIGIN
United States
Shimmy Technologies is a social enterprise preparing the apparel industry for a more equitable and automated future. Founded in 2016 by Sarah Krasley, a former Autodesk leader with a background in industrial design and sustainable manufacturing, the company addresses the displacement of garment workers—the majority of whom are women—caused by automation. Shimmy develops AI-powered, game-based training applications delivered via mobile devices to upskill and reskill factory employees for higher-value, technical jobs. This digital-first approach makes learning accessible and engaging for workers regardless of their literacy levels.