Shomvob, a homegrown jobs and training platform, has been named to Forbes Asia’s “100 to Watch” list, a sign that a simple idea can solve a common problem and grow fast. Three young founders from Chattogram built the service to help blue- and silver-collar workers find steady jobs and to help employers find the right people without long delays or extra cost. The platform asks employers to post vacancies and uses an AI-powered scoring system to match candidates to roles that suit their skills. It follows a clear business model that charges recruiters rather than job seekers and offers different subscription plans so employers can pick what fits their needs. Beyond simple job postings, the team provides headhunting and recruitment process outsourcing where experts search the whole candidate pool and refer the best matches. Candidates can track applications through the portal and receive clear feedback when they are not selected, which helps them learn and improve. Shomvob also runs a free training service to build skills, which may not earn direct revenue but makes the candidate pool stronger and hiring easier for firms. The platform offers staffing and payroll solutions that let companies hire short-term teams or long-term staff while keeping payments and rules simple and accurate. The startup attracted early support including a grant from a large foundation and a pre-seed investment from an overseas venture firm, but leaders say they want a steady revenue path and not to depend only on donor funds. Looking ahead, the team plans post-employment training that helps workers sharpen skills while on the job and aims to simplify hiring for the international labor market so overseas employers can find qualified workers more easily. Employers benefit because they get faster hiring, fewer mismatches, clearer candidate data, and less time spent sorting resumes, while job seekers gain clearer guidance, training options, and fairer chances to show their skills. Local partnerships with training centers, tech firms, and service providers can help the platform adapt to regional needs and languages and make setup and after-sales help easier for employers. Small firms and schools can use the service for bulk hiring and better support, while individual workers can use it to find steady work and learn what skills employers value. By combining simple tools, hands-on support, and steady measurement, Shomvob aims to close the gap between what jobs need and what people can do, helping more households earn steady incomes and helping businesses find the workers they need. With careful growth, clear training, and a focus on useful services, the platform shows how practical steps can turn an idea into steady value for workers and employers alike. Its goal is steady jobs and fair pay for many people.
