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Named One of NJ’s Top 100 Innovators by NJ Innovate100 (2024)

June 12, 2025

In 2024, Promly’s founder Jen Libby was recognized as one ofNew Jersey’s Top 100 Innovators by NJ Innovate100, a list celebrating theGarden State’s most forward-thinking entrepreneurs, researchers, andchangemakers. The distinction highlights Libby’s commitment to creatingaccessible mental health solutions and promoting youth empowerment throughPromly’s unique tech-forward platform. The NJ Innovate100 recognition isreserved for individuals who have made significant contributions to the state’sinnovation ecosystem. Promly’s focus on proactive youth engagement, socialconnectivity, and suicide prevention stood out as a vital contribution topublic health and digital wellness.

Libby, a clinical social worker turned tech founder, has ledPromly’s mission to “reimagine how we connect with youth before crisis,”creating a multifaceted platform that merges social connection with vettedmental health tools and peer-driven engagement. Promly has since gainednational and international attention, including recognition from the UnitedNations and a finalist spot in the Next Challenge: Power Platform competition.This accolade further reinforces Promly’s growing influence in reshaping themental health tech space, and its dedication to turning lived experience andyouth voice into lasting systemic change.

To learn more about Promly’s work and impact, visit promly.org.