Our mission is to empower individuals with hyper-specialized niche skills through AI-personalized, bite-sized learning. We foster autonomy and career success in a fast-evolving economy, creating a global community of self-reliant learners mastering AI, blockchain, and sustainability skills.

  • Freemium Model:
    • Free intro lessons
    • Premium subscriptions: $19/month or $149/year for full access, including communities and certifications.
  • Enterprise Plans:
    • Starting at $999/year for teams (custom pricing for 10+ users).

Delivered as a mobile-friendly web app built on Bubble.

Who We are

NicheForge LLC was founded in July 2025 by Jeffrey Metrick, an Army veteran who served as a Military Intelligence Soldier from 2002-2006, developing leadership, discipline, and strategic problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments. After his military service, Jeffrey earned a B.A. in Political Science from Western Illinois University (2007-2011), where he focused on political theory, individual liberty, and technology’s role in empowerment. During college, he served as President of Iota Phi Theta Eta Lambda Chapter (2010-2011), organizing events and fostering community engagement—skills that inspired NicheForge LLC’s micro-communities. Driven by libertarian principles of autonomy and innovation, Jeffrey identified a gap in the $457.8B e-learning market: professionals and freelancers need hyper-specialized skills for AI, blockchain, and sustainability, but existing platforms offer broad, generic content. The platform capitalizes on 2025 trends like AI adoption and the gig economy, empowering self-reliant learners to thrive.

Jeffrey Metrick, the founder, brings a unique blend of military leadership and academic insight to EdTech, though NicheForge LLC is his first venture in the industry. His 4 years in the U.S. Army (2002-2006) built expertise in strategic planning, team collaboration, and adaptability—essential for navigating fast-evolving tech like AI integrations. His B.A. in Political Science emphasized analytical skills, public policy, and libertarian philosophy, informing NicheForge LLC’s mission of individual empowerment. As President of Iota Phi Theta Eta Lambda Chapter, he gained experience in community building, directly applicable to micro-communities. While lacking direct EdTech experience, Jeffrey’s self-taught no-code skills (e.g., Bubble, APIs) and certifications (e.g., No-Code Development Fundamentals on Udemy, Digital Marketing for Startups on LinkedIn Learning) enable a lean launch. The platform partners with niche experts (e.g., AI ethicists, Web3 managers) for content, adding industry depth.