Skillful Craftsman is transitioning from its original Chinese vocational education business to focus on AI-powered communication and educational technology. Following the termination of its VIE agreements in March 2025, the company is selling its China-based subsidiaries and pivoting toward international markets, specifically North America and Southeast Asia. The company operates through two primary subsidiaries: Skilland Digital, which provides software development and AI API services in Hong Kong, and Giga Learning, which explores edtech opportunities in the U.S. Its central product offering is the Communication Skills Learning line, featuring the Sesame Chat mobile application. This app uses proprietary emotional intelligence-driven large language models to provide communication coaching for personal and professional contexts. Skillful Craftsman’s business model includes direct-to-consumer subscriptions, enterprise licensing for corporate training, and SaaS platform fees for educational tools like learning management systems and academic administration systems. The company is currently pre-scale and recently underwent a change in leadership, with Xuejun Ji displacing the founder as controlling shareholder in July 2026. Skillful Craftsman is rebranding its digital presence to show its focus on AI technology services.