What is Goodwall?
Goodwall is a social media platform focused on empowering youth, students and young professionals. Launched in 2014 by Taha Bawa and Erik Mathison, the mission of Goodwall is to provide a positive community that celebrates the achievements of young people across academics, sports, extracurriculars and workplace success.
Some key features of Goodwall include:
- User profiles - Students and young professionals can build an interactive profile highlighting their academic career, skills, accomplishments, work experience, interests and more.
- Feeds - Share and discover content posted by academics, university partners, employers, influencers and peers.
- Groups and messages - Join groups and connect directly with peers around shared interests or backgrounds.
- Opportunities - Browse internships, competitions and programs recommended based on profile and activity.
- CelebrateMe Wall - Friends and connections can post encouraging messages and congratulations.
With over 2 million members across 184 countries, Goodwall aims to showcase the potential of global youth. While it started by focusing on high achievers applying to top universities, the community has expanded to represent young people excelling in many areas and with diverse goals for impact.