Struggling With Meaningful Coffee Chats?Introducing CoffeeConnex.

Verified students connect with Verified professionals for structured coffee chats, with scheduling built in. Powered by AI.

.edu email verification
Org. email verification
Teams & Zoom links
Mentor rewards

How CoffeeConnex Works

Verify & Sign In

We create a trusted network by confirming every student and professional is who they say they are.

Click "Join CoffeeConnex" and choose whether you are a student or a professional mentor.
Students register with a verified .edu or .ca email address and complete a one-click verification link.
Verified students are tagged with their university and year so mentors understand their background.
Professionals sign in with LinkedIn OAuth and can optionally add their company email for extra credibility.
A welcome screen walks both users through a four-step overview with progress dots and approachable language.

From the very first click, CoffeeConnex feels polished, secure, and built specifically for students and mentors.

Build Your Profile & Tell Your Story

Share motivations, goals, and personality so matches feel human and relevant.

Students answer a three-question guided flow about why they joined, their dream industry, and what they hope to gain.
Conversational cards offer suggested responses like "I'm exploring career paths in tech" to make it easy to start.
A live Profile Strength bar fills as each question is completed, celebrating momentum.
Professionals mirror the experience by sharing what they want to give back and how they can help.
Before saving, everyone previews how their profile card appears - photo, short bio, and smart tags.

Profiles read like stories, not resumes; giving mentors context to respond faster and with purpose.

Choose Your Interests & Industries

Feed the recommendation engine with the topics and people you want to meet.

Students pick career tracks, conversation topics, and preferred mentor seniority from rich, illustrated lists.
Professionals add the industries they represent, functional roles, and the number of chats they can host each month.
A tooltip explains how these choices improve AI powered matches and response speed.

Personalization happens quietly in the background while students and professionals can interact with a simple UI.

Request a Coffee Chat

Send thoughtful, structured outreach that mentors appreciate receiving.

Selecting "Request Chat" opens a split view: mentor profile on the left, guided message composer on the right.
AI prompts draft a friendly intro like "Hi Alex, I'm a third-year student at McGill interested in marketing."
Date and time pickers suggest two to three slots, with an optional note for specific questions.
The Send Request button pulses gold when the message and time slots are ready.
Students see an instant confirmation: "Request sent! You'll get a notification once they accept."

Our platform gives students the tools to make a targeted outreach, increasing mentor response rates.

Accept & Confirm the Slot

Mentors confirm in seconds while CoffeeConnex handles scheduling and logistics.

Mentors receive a clean notification card with the student's name, school, and year at a glance.
Accept, Reschedule, and Decline buttons keep decisions simple and respectful.
When accepted, CoffeeConnex auto creates a Zoom or Teams link and sends calendar invites instantly.
Automated reminders go out 24 hours and 1 hour before the chat so no one forgets.
Students see a dashboard tile that flips to "Chat Confirmed" with a teal countdown timer.

No messy email threads; just one click to confirm and the platform takes care of the rest.

Have the Chat

Enjoy your well-earned 30-minute conversation!

Sessions launch inside the CoffeeConnex frame with embedded Zoom or Teams for a familiar experience.
A timer tracks the session and a subtle toast at 25 minutes encourages wrapping with next steps.
Students can bookmark insights to revisit afterwards, turning conversations into action.

The chat flow feels supportive, not stressful. Students are here to learn and try networking out in a meaningful way.

Reflect, Rate & Earn Rewards

Capture takeaways, close the feedback loop, and celebrate impact.

Students jot quick reflections, log next steps, and review AI generated key insights from the transcript.
Follow up options prompt them to connect on LinkedIn or request another session when ready.
Mentors rate preparedness, share feedback, and gain reward points.

Reflection turns every coffee chat into a career building habit, and mentors get recognized for their generosity.

Experience CoffeeConnex

Built for students. Built with professionals.

Explore how CoffeeConnex works for every audience. Pick a view, unpack the experience, and see how the platform adapts.

CoffeeConnex is a closed, verified community. Sign up with your .edu or .ca email and access mentors across industries and campuses. No spam, no fake accounts, only professionals ready to share advice.

Answer a few prompts about your goals, target industry, and what you want to learn. The onboarding engine turns your answers into curated mentor recommendations so you skip endless browsing.

Matching considers your program, interests, past chat ratings, mentor availability, and shared tags such as #Finance or #FirstGenStudent. Every request lands with someone likely to respond.

Once accepted, CoffeeConnex creates Teams or Zoom links, sends calendar invites, handles reminders, and converts time zones. You just show up.

Built-in AI prompts suggest questions, note-taking sits alongside the call, and every chat is summarized into your reflection journal to build networking confidence.

After each session, log what you learned and your next step. Reflections feed into a growth dashboard that tracks clarity, confidence, and direction over time.

Free Tier: four mentorship requests per month, matching, scheduling, and reflection tools. Student Premium ($5/month or $50/year) unlocks unlimited requests, AI priority matching, faster responses, recommendations from chat history, and early event invites.

Use your school email, arrive prepared, follow up, and leave feedback. CoffeeConnex is built on respect, not transactions.

Structured, low-pressure mentorship in a trusted space. Every conversation builds confidence, sharpens goals, and moves you closer to clarity.

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Pricing & Sponsorship

Student plans and organization partnerships

Start free as a student. Upgrade when you want more reach, or partner with us to support the community.

Students - Free

Everything you need to begin.

- Four mentorship requests per month
- Core matching, scheduling, and reminders
- Reflection journal and feedback tracking

Students - Premium

$5/mo

For ambitious students who want more reach and faster responses.

- Unlimited mentorship requests
- Priority placement and faster mentor responses
- AI career guidance before and after each chat
- Early access to workshops and CoffeeConnex events

Upgrade to Premium

Organizations

Support verified mentorship, showcase your brand, and access insights.

- Employer sponsorships to fund student rewards
- University cohort programs with admin dashboards
- Engagement reports and outcome tracking

Talk to us about partnerships

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers for students, mentors, and partners

Explore the most common questions about CoffeeConnex. Pick a category and expand each item to learn more.

For Students

What is CoffeeConnex?+

CoffeeConnex is a student-focused mentorship platform that connects university and college students with verified professionals for structured, 1-on-1 coffee chats. It is designed to make networking accessible, safe, and productive.

Who can join?+

Any student with a verified university or college email (.edu or .ca) can join CoffeeConnex for free. Professionals sign up using LinkedIn to verify their identity and experience.

What is included in the free plan?+

The free plan lets you send up to four mentorship requests per month, schedule video chats with mentors, and access guided question prompts to prepare for your sessions.

What do I get with the Student Premium Plan?+

Student Premium unlocks unlimited chat requests, priority matching with mentors who are most likely to respond, AI career coaching suggestions before and after each chat, early access to events and workshops, and faster mentor response times through visibility boosts.

How much does the Premium Plan cost?+

Student Premium is five dollars per month or fifty dollars per year, saving twenty percent. All funds help reward mentors and keep the platform running sustainably.

Do I need to pay to find mentors?+

No. Mentorship connections are always free to request. Premium simply speeds up your experience and increases match quality.

How are mentors verified?+

All professionals sign in through LinkedIn, and many optionally verify with their company email. We ensure profiles are real before they appear on the platform.

How are chats scheduled?+

Once your request is accepted, CoffeeConnex automatically generates a Zoom or Teams link, sends invites, and reminds both participants twenty four hours and one hour before the chat.

Can I get mentorship outside my university?+

Yes. CoffeeConnex is cross-university and cross-industry, so you can connect with professionals from any school or company.

What if a mentor does not respond or cancels?+

If your request goes unanswered, it expires after seven days and you can send a new one. If a mentor cancels, you receive priority matching to another professional.

For Mentors

Why should I become a mentor?+

Mentoring students takes only thirty minutes per chat but can make a lasting impact. You help emerging talent, gain recognition, and earn reward points redeemable for gift cards or donations.

How are mentors rewarded?+

Each completed coffee chat earns you ten points. Every one hundred points can be redeemed for a ten dollar Amazon gift card or donated to charity.

How do I schedule and manage chats?+

Your dashboard shows all requests. You can accept, decline, or reschedule in one click, and CoffeeConnex handles the scheduling logistics automatically.

For Universities & Partners

Can our school or club partner with CoffeeConnex?+

Yes. CoffeeConnex offers partnership dashboards for institutions and student clubs to run official mentorship programs and track engagement.

Do you provide data or reporting for institutions?+

Partner dashboards include anonymized engagement data, number of chats completed, and satisfaction scores, which are ideal for career center metrics or funding reports.

General & Security

Is CoffeeConnex free to use?+

Yes. There is a free plan for all students and mentors. Paid plans are optional and enhance the experience.

How do you protect user privacy?+

We verify all users and store data securely with encrypted authentication. Conversations are private between the student and mentor.

Who can I contact for help?+

Email support@coffeeconnex.com or visit the in-app Help & Support center.

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