A technology-powered mentoring platform helping teen girls build real connection, confidence, and resilience.
Vescent is a digital mentoring platform designed to give teen girls what they need most right now: real human connection. With anxiety and loneliness at all-time highs – and access to mental health support unable to keep pace – AI and social media have stepped in as substitutes. But simulated companionship and endless scrolling only deepen isolation, comparison, and self-doubt.
Vescent offers something different. We pair girls with trained college mentors, supportive peer groups, and evidence-based resilience tools rooted in mental wellness. Mentors show up consistently and stand in each girl’s corner, helping her build confidence, connection, and a sense of belonging – something no chatbot or algorithm can replicate.
This is more than an app. It’s a technology-powered movement to shift girls from risk to resilience, shaping a healthier future for the next generation.
Our Commitment to Privacy & Safety
Vescent is designed with the privacy of minors at the center. We comply fully with COPPA and all applicable privacy laws.
Research Data
Research data is de-identified and deleted after each program
Account Data
Account data is securely stored per our Privacy Policy
Family Request
Families may request deletion of app accounts or personal data at any time
Trained Mentors
All app interactions are monitored by trained mentors and staff to ensure a safe, inclusive environment
Helping girls reclaim the time and space to grow into confident, resilient, and socially responsible young adults – beyond the pressures of screens and comparisons.
Meet Our CEO & Founder
A successful businesswoman and entrepreneur, Cindy Abel grew her career as a consultant before founding and securing a successful acquisition for her IT consulting firm, Abel Solutions.
With an eye for problem solving, Cindy turned her focus to a personal plight. As a mom of three, Cindy saw the social media impact of exclusionary behavior, cyberbullying, body image effects, and more on her own children and their friends. This experience sparked an idea that became Vescent in July 2023: a secure, empowering space designed to help teens feel heard, build confidence, and develop the resilience to navigate life’s challenges.
Meet Our Co-Founder & CPO
Lauren is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Vescent, bringing 15+ years of experience building and scaling digital products in the corporate world. After leaving corporate life, she chose to focus on helping mission-driven companies expand their reach and put more goodness into the world. As a mom of two, Lauren has seen firsthand the impact of bullying and social pressures on children, inspiring to create solutions that support early prevention and help cultivate a generation of empathetic, confident, and resilient young people. She is passionate about turning meaningful ideas into user-centered products that foster connection, growth, and lasting positive change.
"Helping girls reclaim the time and space to grow into confident, resilient, and socially responsible young adults - beyond the pressures of screens and comparisons. "
Trust
Our members forge real relationships on our platform through authentic interactions, building confidence and nurturing, long-lasting friendships.
Connection
We create intentional space for meaningful connection, helping each member find community rooted in shared interests and lived experiences.
Care
We foster a culture of care where members support one another, feel valued for who they are, and are encouraged to grow with confidence.