Hello Community,
We wrapped up our first-ever She's New to America Pro online hackathon, and I am still buzzing from the energy, creativity, and pure talent you all brought to the table. Seeing 30+ members come together to build real solutions was truly inspiring.
After tallying up thousands of votes and reviewing 15 brilliant demos, we’re thrilled to announce our winners!
🥇 1st Place: Pearl Motherhood Haven
Founders: Guzal Alimova, Rufina Kim, and Karomat Alimova
Total Votes: 891 (Mind blowing!!)
This project is "wow." Building an entire ecosystem in just 48 hours is a mind-blowing achievement. Congratulations!!
Concept: The "Matching for moms" idea is genius. We all know how hard it is to find your "tribe" as a mom-finding others who share your values and whose kids are the same age.
User Experience: The platform is visually stunning—polished, thoughtful, and inviting. Beyond the design, building a full registration system for a hackathon project is a massive technical achievement. It felt like a real product, not just a demo.
Impact: The founders' story and the clear problem statement made the "why" resonate deeply. We were able to complete the entire user journey, and the inclusion of safety details shows immense maturity.
Thank you, Guzal, Rufina and Karomat for your great project!
🥈 2nd Place: AI Speaking Coach
Founder: Kamshat Mussina
This is a masterclass in using AI for social good. Great job! Thank you!!
Concept: This project is a masterclass in professional empowerment, tackling the "communication gap" often faced by immigrant professionals. By providing a private, AI-driven laboratory, it offers a safe, judgment-free space to practice and refine delivery.
User Experience: The platform is designed for immediate value. The feedback loop is fast and intuitive, delivering real-time, actionable insights that make improving speech patterns feel manageable. It’s a seamless, high-utility experience.
Impact: This tool is a true career accelerator. By building the foundational confidence needed to lead and present, it opens doors to leadership roles. It scales the power of mentorship through AI, helping a massive number of women claim their seats at the table.
🥉 3rd Place: The Voters Choice Award
Founder: Amarachi Ndukwu (Project: CareNest) | Total Votes: 737
Recognized as the second most loved project on our website! CareNest addresses a vital and deeply important problem: navigating maternal healthcare as an immigrant woman.
The Highlights: The site is visually beautiful-clean, warm, and welcoming. From the very first screen, you feel seen and supported.
The Power of Connection: What makes CareNest special is the personal touch and the direct guidance offered to women during such a critical time in their lives.
The Story: Amarachi has already begun sharing this story on LinkedIn, building a narrative that the world needs to hear. This project has real heart and massive potential for impact.
A Final Word
We are very impressed by all the projects submitted, and it was genuinely difficult to choose the top three. Let's make this clear: none of the projects "lost." All 15 deserve to go live and go to market.
We personally loved several other standout projects that deserve recognition:
Erzhena Dyrkheeva — SolarMind
Finding Focus and Flow: Introducing SolarMind for Personal Wellness
A thoughtful approach to mental wellness and focus. This kind of tool addresses something so many of us struggle with daily.
Aiganysh Orozbekova — Space Charge
Find Your Perfect Sportmate with Space Charge! 🎾
Connecting people through sports and movement — a simple concept with real potential to build community and encourage healthy habits.
Alina Zhol — Pamir
Discovering Central Asia: Your Personalized Travel Guide
A beautiful celebration of Central Asian culture and travel. This is the kind of project that can open doors and change perceptions.
Gaukhar D — SprintQuest
Boost Your Productivity with Spring Quest! 🚀
Gamifying productivity in a way that actually makes sense. We all need help staying on track, and this project offers a creative solution.
Every single one of you showed up, built something real, and put it out into the world. That takes courage. That takes skill. That matters.
Keep going. Your ideas deserve to exist beyond this hackathon.
We invite everyone to check out our dedicated page for our StartUp Hub and explore all 15 projects: https://community.newtoamerica.pro/startup-hub
With admiration,
Azhar & Maria,
Founders She’s NTAP