🌐 Project Description
ReallyConnect is a mentorship platform that transforms cold networking into meaningful, structured connections through AI-powered request workflows.
Even within supportive communities like ColorStack, junior members often struggle to secure referrals and mentorship. Requests for guidance frequently go unanswered, not because of a lack of goodwill, but due to overwhelming message volume and unstructured communication.
ReallyConnect replaces broken networking patterns with a respectful, efficient system that protects mentor time while empowering mentees to make high-quality, intentional connection requests.
👨🏻🏫 Presentation
🎯 Problem Alignment
ReallyConnect directly addresses three major issues in modern professional networking:
- Communication Void
Talented junior members send genuine mentorship and referral requests that often receive no response, leading to discouragement and isolation.
- Request Fatigue
Alumni and industry professionals receive too many unstructured messages to reasonably respond to, even when candidates are strong.
- Referral Lottery
Success depends on timing and visibility instead of a fair, structured system.
Our Solution
ReallyConnect introduces AI-powered, structured request workflows that:
Help mentees craft high-quality, intentional requests
Organize mentor inboxes
Respect professional time
Increase meaningful engagement
This ensures that connections are built on clarity, relevance, and mutual respect — not chance.
🛠 Technologies Used Frontend
React
Vite
Backend
Python
FastAPI
Database / Auth
Supabase
No additional dependencies are required beyond the tools listed above.
⚙️ Setup & Installation Frontend (React + Vite) cd frontend npm install npm run dev
Backend (FastAPI) cd backend pip install -r requirements.txt uvicorn main:app --reload
Supabase
Create a Supabase project
Add your credentials to your .env file
Connect the backend to Supabase for authentication and data storage
👥 Team Members & Contributions Name Role Contributions Gustavo Belaunde Backend API development, database logic Caleb Mulugeta Backend FastAPI routes, Supabase integration Nahom Mulugeta Frontend UI/UX, React components, user flows 🎥 Demo Video
Coming soon (Link will be added after recording)
📸 Screenshots
Coming soon (Screenshots will be added after final UI polish)
🚀 Vision
ReallyConnect aims to turn networking from a numbers game into a human-centered system where:
Mentors feel respected
Mentees feel empowered
Talent doesn’t get lost in the noise