Ideaz

The Problem

Many students struggle to find meaningful connections that can help them academically, professionally, and personally. Introverted students or those new to college often feel isolated, unsure how to approach peers, seniors, faculty, or industry mentors. Existing clubs, college forums, and networking events are limited—they often require active participation, focus only on a single institution, or emphasize career placement over holistic growth. As a result, many students miss out on guidance, collaboration, and support that could improve their learning and confidence.

Solution

Mentoroa is a safe, inclusive, and interest-based networking platform where students from different colleges can connect with peers, seniors, faculty, and industry experts. Students can join small interest-based groups (“Pods”), participate in one-on-one mentorship, or attend webinars and Q&A sessions with professionals. The platform features privacy controls, anonymous posting, and step-by-step engagement for introverted students. An interest-matching algorithm pairs students with others who share hobbies, academic interests, or career goals, ensuring meaningful connections instead of random networking.

Market Gap / Uniqueness

Existing platforms either focus only on career networking, work within a single college, or require public participation that can intimidate introverted students. Mentoroa fills this gap by combining:

Cross-college peer connections

Faculty and industry mentorship

Interest-based small pods

Privacy and gradual engagement options

This creates a safe environment for introverts and students from diverse backgrounds to connect meaningfully.

Beneficiaries

Students: Peer support, academic guidance, career advice, emotional encouragement.

Introverts: Low-pressure engagement and confidence-building.

Faculty & Mentors: Opportunities to guide students and share expertise.

Colleges: Increased student engagement and cross-campus collaboration.

Why This Matters to Me

I have seen talented students hesitate to ask for help, losing valuable opportunities due to social or psychological barriers. Mentoroa ensures that every student, regardless of personality or background, can access mentorship, build relationships, and grow academically and personally.

Technical Details 

Interest-matching algorithm for Pods and mentors.

Privacy controls and anonymous posting.

Multi-language support for cross-region connections.

Stepwise engagement: browse → post anonymously → group → one-on-one mentorship.