2025 was a year of real change atHalight. Not just new features or faster releases, but a shift in how we think about learning, product design, and how we connect people to knowledge.Toreflect on that evolution,Daniel Mendonca,Head of Growth, and Sean Bridgeman,Head of Product,sat downfor a fireside chat to unpack what changed and what it means for 2026.Watch the fireside chat below.
Democratized Development
First, generative AI changed how work gets done. For the first time atHalight, non-developers pushed code into productionthat’snow being used by customers.That shift goes beyond speed. Itrepresentsa more democratized approach to product development—one wheremore perspectives shape the experience. As a result, products feelmore natural, more relevant, and easier to evolve alongside customer needs.
Community-Driven Learning
At the same time, we doubled down on the frontline. Our customers told us clearly: not everyone needs a traditional LMS, buteveryone wants to support the people closest to the customer.That insight led tothe launch ofEnergize Retail,ourmulti-vendor, community-driven experience designed specifically for sales associates. It brings learning, engagement, and brand connection into one place.This new platformreflects who we are as a business:energetic, people-first, and focused on learning that happens in the flow of work.
EngagementThatDrivesReturnVisits
Next, we focused on engagement in a more intentional way. Instead of measuring success byloginsalone, we looked at what brings people back.By personalizingexperiences around what users do—not just who they are—content can unlock based on behavior, experiences adapt in real time, and teams can test what truly resonates.The result?Roughly 10% of HalightLMS users return daily.That’sa strong signal that learning platforms can adopt the same habit-building mechanics as today’s best consumer apps.
LookingAhead to 2026
As we head into 2026, AI will continue to matter—but not as a differentiator on its own. The real opportunity lies inunderstanding user value, building empathy, and creating learning experiences that deliver both functional and emotional payoff.Modern learningshouldn’tfeel like a course catalog.It should feel like a product people want to return to.
EnergizeYourFrontline
Ifyou’rerethinking how learning shows up for frontline teams,and how to drive repeat engagement,we’dlove to show youwhat’spossible.
