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Swurl is a place that nurtures growth, and celebrates the state of change. There is no wrong place to start.
Swurl is place that nurtures growth, and celebrates the state of change. There is no wrong place to start.
Interact on your own terms and grow together.
Build your circle and find your support system in stead of growing a contact list of random people feeding into the good old algorithm.
Connect with people who prefer quality over quantity. Forge relationships that inspire, challenge, and elevate you.
Focus on personal and professional development, with resources, vetted specialists, and discussions that fuel your journey.
Embrace the immigrant mentality of lifting each other up, where collaboration and support drive every connection.
Posts have a lifespan of just one month, ensuring that conversations remain vibrant, current, and relevant.
Leave the noise behind. This is a space where your true self shines, free from the distractions of ads and promotions.
Why are people here?
The format of social media is sometimes overwhelming with constant feeds and endless notifications. On our platform, posting is not about marketing, it is about telling a story and sharing a process. We are here to keep each other accountable in a more creative environment.
Less noise, more reflection
Are you looking for a calming and creative space to explore resources and see what is out there?
Goal setting and vetted Guidance
Are you taking steps to move elsewhere in your career and get access to vetted specialists, coaches and practice interviews with recruiters?
Genuine connection
Are you a seasoned professional tired of linkedin, tired of the AI messages, just looking for an exciting place to help people and connect based on interests and values?
How we create a safe space
The mission is to remove "corporate" from the equation of professional networking. We are a growth centered networking platform supporting introverted professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs who are in transition by fostering a friendly community where connections with peers across industries spark valuable insights and art is not an afterthought.
Goal tracking and sharing
Diversify your network
Share your creativity and your favorite books
Consult with peers, mentors, and trained coaches
Story behind the founders
Swurl began as a simple insight: networking should lead to real, tangible help. Six years ago, we envisioned a space that would combine the practical utility of Upwork with LinkedIn's professional connections. Today, it has evolved into something more intimate: a close-knit community of tech professionals who share resources, offer honest feedback, and help each other succeed. What started as an idea between two founders, Eric and Aya, has grown into a platform where genuine support replaces empty networking.
"In a dark Boston basement, surrounded by ceramic fragments and cobwebs, I learned my first lesson about genuine connection. A Russian ceramicist named Katya, offering harsh but honest critique of my art, taught me that real support isn't always comfortable or wrapped in positivity. I saw this throughout immigrant communities – from my mother's quiet acts of kindness as a neurologist to late-night study sessions with fellow art students. This spirit of direct, practical help is what's missing from today's social media landscape of hollow likes and curated celebrations. That's why we are building Swurl: a digital space that honors the immigrant tradition of authentic support, where genuine interaction doesn't need to be polished, and where your humanity shows through your willingness to help others, speak truthfully, and connect without filters." - Aya
The team behind Swurl
This MVP is designed by an impressive UX team from RISD and RIT who are passionate about this problem. We include resources/tools curated by top executive and career coaches. In the future we plan to use AI to make coaching more accessible, predict career trends, suggest new skills and more.
