Campus Exchange
lead
full-stack engineer
Overview
Campus Exchange is a peer-to-peer marketplace built exclusively for students to buy and sell used essentials — textbooks, laptops, furniture, uniforms, calculators — directly with each other on campus. Students list items free, browse free, and pay a small 5% transaction fee only when a sale closes. The result: cheaper prices than retail, no shipping delays, and zero risk of dealing with strangers outside your college community.
The business is built to scale across multiple campuses with a full-stack marketplace app featuring user authentication, listings with search and filters, and a streamlined transaction flow. Revenue comes from transaction fees on completed sales, with optional promoted listings for sellers who want more visibility.
Mission
Value Proposition
A trusted, campus-only marketplace where students buy and sell essentials (textbooks, uniforms, laptops, calculators, furniture) directly with each other. Cheaper than retail, faster than shipping, no strangers off-platform — just fellow students.
Target Customer
University and college students — on-campus and nearby — — who need affordable gear and want to offload what they no longer use.
Revenue Model
- Free to list, free to browse
- Small transaction fee (e.g., 5%) on completed sales
- Optional promoted listings for higher visibility
KPIs
- Monthly active buyers & sellers