Our Story
You don't have to face it alone
MyAlongside exists because the people who helped us most through our hardest moments weren't professionals — they were people who had been there.
Our Mission
Connecting lived experience with lived need
We match people navigating life's hardest chapters — divorce, job loss, grief, health crises, new parenthood — with mentors who have walked the same road. Not professionals. Real people, with real stories, who turned their pain into purpose.
What We Believe
Our values
Empathy over advice
We believe lived experience is the most powerful form of understanding. Our platform connects people based on shared journeys, not credentials.
Safety first
Every design decision is made with user safety in mind — from anonymous mode to our 24/7 safeguarding team and crisis resources.
Community as medicine
Peer connection reduces isolation. Our research shows that just one meaningful conversation with someone who 'gets it' measurably improves wellbeing.
Radical inclusion
Life's hard moments don't discriminate. We build for everyone — regardless of background, language, income, or geography.
Our Journey
How we got here
2023
Founded after Amara and Daniel meet at a grief support group.
2024
Launched private beta with 50 mentors and 200 seekers across the UK.
2025
Raised seed funding. Expanded to the US and Canada. 5,000 matched pairs.
2026
2,400+ active members. Launched community features and AI-powered matching.
The People
Meet the team
Amara Osei
Co-founder & CEO
Lost her father at 19, navigated grief without the right support. Built MyAlongside so no one else has to.
Daniel Park
Co-founder & CTO
Survived burnout and a mental health crisis in his late 20s. Believes technology should make human connection easier, not harder.
Sasha Mbeki
Head of Safety & Safeguarding
15 years in crisis intervention and community mental health. Leads our safeguarding framework and mentor training.
Priya Iyer
Head of Community
Former Samaritans volunteer and community builder. Oversees mentor quality, community health, and seeker experience.
2,400+
Active members
847
Verified mentors
12k+
Conversations
94%
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