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Curi: An Accessible AI Mentoring Platform Empowering Career Growth and Equal Opportunity

Curi is a pioneering AI mentoring platform developed by Chiwon Lee and an international team of designers and researchers, aimed at democratizing access to quality mentorship. Launched in 2024, Curi addresses the critical opportunity divide created by the digital gap, offering a solution that empowers individuals-especially students and early-career professionals-to connect with AI mentors trained on real-world data. By providing a pressure-free environment for career exploration, Curi ensures that guidance and support are available to those who need it most, regardless of background or location.

What sets Curi apart is its Agentic AI mentor, which adapts to users' interests and needs, delivering tailored advice and insights. The platform's intelligent matching system pairs mentees with AI mentors based on industry, position, and location, enabling seamless, interactive conversations. Users can explore mentor stories, ask questions without fear of judgment, and receive actionable career guidance. The design is optimized for mobile devices, ensuring accessibility and scalability across various screen sizes, and all AI-driven advice is based on carefully curated, accurate data.

The development of Curi was rooted in comprehensive user research and competitive analysis, identifying key pain points in traditional mentoring platforms, such as usability, accessibility, and engagement. Overcoming these challenges, the team utilized Figma, FigJam, Blender, and the OpenAI API to create a user-centered, intuitive experience. Curi's recognition with the Iron A' Design Award highlights its innovative approach to bridging the opportunity divide and its commitment to making mentorship universally accessible and impactful.

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