MeetHer

Many women feel intimidated when it comes to networking, as existing platforms are often either too formal, like LinkedIn, or too impersonal to foster genuine connections. Our app was designed to bridge that gap by combining the professionalism of LinkedIn with the approachable, swipe-based interface of Tinder. This unique blend allows women to have full control in choosing mentors who align with their personal and professional goals, while also providing a safe and supportive environment. To reinforce trust and security, every user undergoes a thorough background check, ensuring that mentorship connections are not only effective but also reliable.

Through our research, we learned that while mentorship apps such as NetUp, Latte, and DePassport exist, each has limitations. Some are exclusive to certain demographics, some lack proper incentives for mentors and mentees, and others do not allow users full control over matching. We also discovered that gamification—like a swipe feature—can lower barriers and make mentorship less intimidating, but mentorship must go deeper than initial matching. It requires accountability, goal setting, and trust.

Our project team divided roles to bring this vision to life. Kathy focused on app design, creating a Tinder-style swipe interface where users could browse mentor profiles. Kay, Sofia, and Lhening led research and development, analyzing existing mentorship platforms, identifying gaps, and designing the core features that would differentiate our tool. We included filters for women in finance and those with specific backgrounds, goal-tracking dashboards for budgeting and saving, and non-financial incentives for mentors such as recognition and networking opportunities.

Building this tool was not without challenges. One major difficulty was balancing fun with seriousness: while the swipe feature added accessibility, it also risked making the mentorship process feel too casual. Another challenge was ensuring data privacy, since conversations about money are deeply personal. We also faced the problem of matching quality—algorithms can oversimplify, and we needed to make sure our system prioritized values and lived experiences, not just surface-level traits. Finally, incentivizing mentors proved difficult, as mentorship requires time and commitment, and non-financial rewards had to be meaningful enough to encourage participation.

Through this project, we learned that innovation often comes from combining familiar ideas in new contexts. By merging the swiping experience with mentorship, we created a tool that is approachable yet purposeful. More importantly, we realized that empowering women with financial literacy goes beyond numbers and formulas. It is about building confidence, community, and connection—giving women not only the knowledge to make financial decisions, but also the mentorship to feel supported as they do so.

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