The Platform
Convene™ — AI-Native Fellowship Management
One unified platform consolidating communications, abstract management, recruitment, and program administration. Built from the ground up for federal fellowship programs.
Platform Modules
Each module addresses a specific workflow — together they form a complete program management system
Abstract Submission & Review
From submission to SPC selection — with enforced quality standards
- Conditional scoring logic — comments required for scores ≤2 (a capability competitors explicitly refused to build)
- Split-screen review interfaces for side-by-side evaluation
- AI-powered duplicate detection across submissions
- Full lifecycle management: submission → review → SPC selection
- Practice Scoring Mode for reviewer calibration before live scoring
- 102 abstracts processed annually with 16 SPC reviewers
Recruitment & Match
Visual position discovery with AI-driven matching intelligence
- Instagram-style visual position discovery interface
- AI-driven match insights between candidates and positions
- Integrated interview scheduling with calendar management
- Rating tools for officers, supervisors, and administrators
- 59 position codes across 13 CDC centers
- First contact through final placement in one system
Communications Hub
Purpose-built messaging replacing $95K–$140K/year in tool costs
- Purpose-built messaging with channels and direct messages
- File attachments, emoji reactions, and threaded conversations
- Searchable, organized program communications
- Replaces $95K–$140K/year in external messaging tool costs
- Secure, FISMA-aligned architecture
- Program-specific channels organized by topic and team
Engagement & Gamification
Interactive tools for 200–500+ concurrent participants
- Domain-specific investigation games tailored to your content
- Real-time strategy simulations with live scoring
- Algorithmic speed networking with smart matching
- Prediction challenges and interactive polling
- Persistent leaderboards and achievement badges
- Browser-based, QR code join, zero installation required
Admin Dashboard
Complete program oversight with role-based access control
- Comprehensive user management across 6 role types
- Batch operations with full audit logging
- Awards management: nomination, committee review, ceremony coordination
- AI-powered presentation builder with drag-and-drop editing
- System-wide analytics and reporting
- Program configuration and workflow customization
Calendar & Scheduling
Unified scheduling with video conferencing integration
- Month, Week, and List calendar views
- Meeting integration with Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet
- Interview scheduling for recruitment workflows
- Event timeline management for program milestones
- Automated reminders and notifications
- Timezone-aware scheduling across distributed teams
Technical Architecture
Modern cloud-native stack built for performance, security, and scalability
Frontend
React / TypeScript
Hosted on Vercel
Backend
Node.js / Express
Hosted on Railway
Database
PostgreSQL
via Supabase
Real-time
WebSocket
Live collaboration
Auth
SSO / OAuth
Compatible
AI
Anthropic Claude
API Integration
Video
Daily.co
Conferencing
Hosting
Cloud-native
No on-premise
Competitive Advantages
How Convene compares to legacy portals and generic tools
| Feature | Convene™ | Legacy Portals | Generic Tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Full-stack custom (React/TypeScript) | Low-code / forms-based | Not built for fellowships |
| Conditional Scoring | Enforced with mandatory comments | "Would require complete overhaul" | No scoring capability |
| AI Integration | AI-native throughout platform | No AI capabilities | AI bolted on as afterthought |
| Real-time | WebSocket live collaboration | Request/response only | Not applicable |
| Modules | 6 integrated modules | Siloed applications | Point solutions |
| Customization | White-label ready | Single-tenant | No customization |
See Convene In Action
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