Why we started Swimm: rethinking engineer onboarding
Blog post from Swimm
Swimm, founded in October 2019 by Oren Toledano and his co-founders, is a tool designed to streamline the onboarding process for engineers by integrating training directly into the development environment, offering an alternative to the traditional "sink or swim" method. Recognizing the persistent challenges in the tech industry, such as the shortage of skilled professionals and prolonged ramp-up times even for qualified engineers, the Swimm team aims to provide a more empowering and independent onboarding experience. Launched during the Covid-19 pandemic, Swimm has been tested on its own team, demonstrating its potential to facilitate remote onboarding effectively. With its ongoing pilot phase involving several design partners, Swimm is poised to become a widely accessible self-service tool, reflecting a commitment to enhancing the onboarding experience and fostering greater success and satisfaction among developers.