How We Match

We built our matching system to connect you with mentors who align with your goals. This document explains the mechanics of our algorithm.

Shared Skills & Interests

The system compares the skills you want to learn against the mentor's listed expertise. A higher overlap in these areas increases your match score.

Background Alignment

The algorithm analyzes the specific text in your profile and compares it directly to mentor biographies to identify shared professional contexts.

Career Trajectory

The system matches your target roles against a mentor's employment history, prioritizing professionals who currently hold the positions you want.

Community Trust

Memberships in the same groups or organizations increase your baseline match score.

Logistics & Proximity

The matching engine factors in geographic distance, timezones, and remote-work preferences to prioritize scheduling compatibility.

Personalization

The algorithm tracks the completion rate of past conversations. It increases the visibility of mentors with high response rates and adjusts your matches based on your historical requests.