PathForge

No-code builder for role-specific learning paths your teams actually complete

Score: 5.1/10SSMedium Build
Brand Colors

The Opportunity

Problem

Enterprise teams receive generic edtech content that fails to address their specific roles due to the absence of customizable learning paths.

Solution

PathForge offers a visual drag-and-drop builder with pre-built role templates and edtech integrations for instant custom paths. HR leaders assemble paths module-by-module, assign to roles, and monitor engagement with built-in nudges. It bridges the gap between generic content and enterprise needs with zero coding.

Target Audience

L&D managers and HR leaders in enterprises with diverse, role-specific teams

Differentiator

Intuitive no-code canvas with 100+ role templates

Brand Voice

supportive

Features

Visual Path Builder

must-have25h

Drag-drop interface to build paths from modules/templates

Role Templates

must-have15h

Pre-built paths for 50+ common roles (dev, sales, etc.)

Module Library

must-have18h

Searchable library of edtech content blocks

Role Assignment

must-have12h

Tag paths to roles and auto-assign on user profile

Engagement Nudges

must-have14h

Automated reminders and progress emails

Collaboration Mode

nice-to-have10h

Team edit paths in real-time

Template Marketplace

nice-to-have12h

Share/sell custom templates

Advanced Analytics

nice-to-have8h

Drop-off heatmaps per path

Total Build Time: 114 hours

Database Schema

users

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
emailtextNo
roletextYes
workspace_iduuidNo

Relationships:

  • belongs to workspaces

workspaces

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
nametextNo
plantextNo

Relationships:

  • has many users, paths

paths

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
nametextNo
workspace_iduuidNo
modules_orderjsonbYes

Relationships:

  • belongs to workspaces, has many path_modules

path_modules

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
path_iduuidNo
module_typetextNo
content_urltextYes

Relationships:

  • belongs to paths

progress

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
user_iduuidNo
path_iduuidNo
module_iduuidYes
completedboolNo

Relationships:

  • belongs to users, paths, path_modules

API Endpoints

POST
/api/paths

Create new path

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/paths/:id/modules

Add module to path

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/templates

Fetch role templates

PUT
/api/progress/:userId

Update learner progress

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/nudges/send

Trigger reminders

🔒 Auth Required

Tech Stack

Frontend
Next.js 14 + Tailwind + React Flow (for builder)
Backend
Supabase Edge Functions
Database
Supabase Postgres
Auth
Supabase Auth
Payments
Stripe
Hosting
Vercel
Additional Tools
ResendCron for nudges

Build Timeline

Week 1: Setup & builder core

28h
  • Auth, basic canvas UI

Week 2: Templates & library

30h
  • Module library, templates

Week 3: Assignments & progress

25h
  • Role tags, tracking

Week 4: Nudges & analytics

22h
  • Emails, dashboard

Week 5: Polish & payments

18h
  • Payments, collab
Total Timeline: 5 weeks • 123 hours

Pricing Tiers

Free

$0/mo

No templates

  • 3 paths
  • Basic builder
  • 10 learners

Pro

$45/mo

1 workspace

  • Unlimited paths
  • Full templates
  • Unlimited learners
  • Nudges

Enterprise

$149/mo

Multi-workspace

  • All Pro + collab
  • Marketplace
  • Custom templates
  • Support

Revenue Projections

MonthUsersConversionMRRARR
Month 1803%$135$1,620
Month 67006%$1,890$22,680

Unit Economics

$35
CAC
$540
LTV
4%
Churn
93%
Margin
LTV:CAC Ratio: 15.4xExcellent!

Landing Page Copy

Build Custom Learning Paths Without Code

Drag, drop, assign. Role-specific training that sticks for your diverse teams.

Feature Highlights

No-Code Builder
50+ Role Templates
Auto-Nudges
Engagement Tracking
Edtech Integrations

Social Proof (Placeholders)

"'So easy, love the templates!' - L&D at RetailCo"
"'Boosted completion 40%' - HR Director"

First Three Customers

Share builder demo video on Twitter/X L&D threads; DM 15 HR pros from Apollo.io enterprise list; run $100 LinkedIn ad targeting L&D managers.

Launch Channels

Product Huntr/LearningandDevelopmentTwitter #EdTechHacker News

SEO Keywords

no code learning path buildercustom training path creatorrole based lms pathsdrag drop employee trainingenterprise path builder

Competitive Analysis

Pathwright

pathwright.com
$50/mo
Strength

Course building

Weakness

Not role-focused

Our Advantage

Enterprise role templates

Custom
Strength

No-code automations

Weakness

No L&D specificity

Our Advantage

Tailored for learning paths

🏰 Moat Strategy

User-generated template library creating network effects

⏰ Why Now?

No-code boom + enterprises shifting to internal upskilling post-layoffs

Risks & Mitigation

technicalmedium severity

Builder UX complexity

Mitigation

Use proven React Flow lib

marketlow severity

Template adoption slow

Mitigation

Seed with 50 high-quality ones

financiallow severity

Stripe fees eat margins

Mitigation

Annual billing discount

Validation Roadmap

pre-build5 days

Survey 15 L&D on pain points

Success: 70% want builder

mvp21 days

Beta with 10 users

Success: 5 paths built

launch2 days

Twitter launch

Success: 200 visits

Pivot Options

  • General no-code workflow builder
  • Sales onboarding paths
  • Compliance training tool

Quick Stats

Build Time
123h
Target MRR (6 mo)
$1,800
Market Size
$3000.0M
Features
8
Database Tables
5
API Endpoints
5