About

NARU exists to redefine the digital footprint of humans.

Do we want to live in a world of fear-of-missing-out (FOMO), loneliness, anxiety and depression - or in world where it is not only right but easy to help one another in need?

We are a social enterprise aiming to empower 1 million communities to make a lasting positive impact in the wellbeing and lives of their members.

We do this by measuring our impact against UN SDG Goal 3 (Wellbeing/Mental health) and Goal 4 (Equitable quality education).

Our Mission

To create a digital safe space for the next generation of humans to grow through social accountability.

NARU was born during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 as an idea for The University of Melbourne’s AIESEC student club.

Over the years, it evolved through extensive user research, beta testing, and collaborations with local startup communities, refining its mission to support minority groups (e.g. migrant founders) in their journeys to change their lives.

In 2024, the NARU App was officially launched as a next-generation community platform focusing on personal growth through peer support.

Today, NARU works with communities globally to digitise authentic, genuine connections between humans.

Our Why

As Gen-Z founders, we understand the challenges our generation faces in focusing on personal development. This inspired us to create NARU - an App design to empower individuals to grow alongside their friends.

Meet the Team

Our Advisor

"

"

As Michelle’s coach and mentor, I have had the privilege to witness her journey as a founder of NARU.


What I like most about Michelle is her purpose driven nature and strong desire to bring about positive change in the world. She is deeply empathetic, community focused and has excellent insight into what makes people tick - a highly desirable quality in a founder.


Although a product person at heart, I have witnessed Michelle grow in her ability to drive sales, navigate partnerships, and wear the many hats of an entrepreneur. Her ability to stretch her comfort zone, gain new skills and do that methodically with great self-awareness is something that demonstrates Michelle’s ability not only to generate ideas that resonate with her audiences but launch them to the market.


I have no doubt she will achieve even greater things in the future, in whatever realm she decides to do it. 

Liisa Vurma

Coach, Founder of NudgeMe

Get Started

Empower your community to grow, connect and thrive -
start building with purpose on NARU.

Get Started

Empower your community to grow, connect and thrive - start building with purpose on NARU.

Get Started

Empower your community to grow, connect and thrive -
start building with purpose on NARU.