Our Story

Incubated at Harvard Innovation Labs since 2024, Ivystar is a safe and trusted space where students grow, ask bold questions, and build lasting confidence — all without fear of judgment. We connect students with mentors who've walked similar paths, creating bridges between lived experience and future ambition.

The heart of Ivystar has been years in the making. Since 2012, our founder — a Harvard alum — has worked alongside families to create spaces where learning feels personal, powerful, and full of possibility. One belief stayed constant: one mentor can change a life.

Ivystar is a brand-new platform, but it carries forward the same mission of meaningful mentorship. It's now reimagined for an anonymous online world where every student has access to a mentor who inspires them to dream big.

What We Offer

• •A safe, anonymous space where ideas flow freely and curiosity is celebrated
• •Mentorship that inspires confidence, purpose, and growth
• •Real-world skill-building designed to empower students beyond the classroom
• •A supportive community that values reflection, resilience, and becoming your best self