PocketChange

Stack

Here are the technologies used in this project:

Overview

• Founded and leading a startup focused on simplifying gift card liquidation, trading, and storage.
• Secured over $50K in initial funding from Buc Ventures Angel Funding.
• Achieved YC W25 and Techstars NYC final round interviews, placing in the top 1% of 10,000+ startup applicants.
• Signed Letters of Intent (LOIs) with 3+ CEOs, including partnerships with McDonald’s, Dunkin, and PDQ.

Demo Video

Here’s a demo video showcasing the project:

Key Contributions

End-to-End Solution Development

• Created a comprehensive platform with:
  • Trading algorithm for efficient gift card liquidation.
  • API-based financial SaaS for corporate integration.
  • Advanced JWT and SSO security.
  • Custom ML retail recommendation engine.
  • B2B data analytics capabilities.
  • Integrated Stripe payment system.

Full-Stack Application Development

• Built a full-stack application for gift card trading, utilizing:
  • Frontend: Dart, JavaScript.
  • Backend: Python Django, Firebase, RESTful APIs, AWS.
  • Additional Tools: Docker, Redis memory for secure and scalable transactions.
• Ensured data protection and seamless user experience, enabling users to trade and store gift cards securely.

Strategic Partnerships

• Collaborated with 3+ CEOs and business owners to:
  • Establish strategic partnerships enhancing gift card liquidity.
  • Reach agreements on data exchanges and business partnerships with companies like McDonald’s, Dunkin Donuts, and Paytronix.

Product Launch

• Launched a fully operational product available on app stores.
• Provided users with a convenient platform for trading and storing gift cards.
• Continuously iterated the product based on user feedback and market needs.

Impact

• Enabled secure, scalable, and seamless gift card transactions.
• Established key partnerships to enhance liquidity and market reach.
• Positioned the startup for significant growth and market disruption in the gift card industry.