GradSync.io

Instantly sync university credentials to your ATS, no more manual checks.

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The Opportunity

Problem

University LMS and HRTech systems fail to integrate, forcing manual credential verification that delays student hiring.

Solution

GradSync integrates directly with popular LMS like Canvas and Blackboard, pulling verified student credentials and pushing them into HRTech systems like Workday or Greenhouse. Recruiters get real-time verification badges on candidate profiles, slashing hiring delays from days to minutes. Universities set up once and forget, enabling seamless data flow to corporate partners.

Target Audience

Corporate recruiters and university career services teams hiring recent graduates

Differentiator

Deep bi-directional API integrations with 10+ LMS and ATS platforms, auto-mapped to standardize credential formats across institutions.

Brand Voice

professional

Features

LMS Integration Setup

must-have20h

Connect university LMS via OAuth for automated credential pulls.

ATS Credential Push

must-have18h

Push verified diplomas/GPA to Greenhouse/Workday profiles.

Real-time Verification Dashboard

must-have15h

Recruiter dashboard showing verification status and badges.

University Partner Portal

must-have12h

Admins approve data shares and monitor usage.

Bulk Verification Upload

must-have10h

Upload candidate lists for batch processing.

Audit Logs

must-have8h

Track all verifications for compliance.

Custom Credential Mapping

nice-to-have6h

Map unique university fields to standard formats.

Email Notifications

nice-to-have5h

Alert on verification completion or failures.

API Access

nice-to-have7h

REST API for custom integrations.

AI Fraud Detection

future15h

Flag suspicious credential patterns.

Total Build Time: 116 hours

Database Schema

users

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
emailtextNo
roletextNo
created_attimestampNo

Relationships:

  • one-to-many with integrations, verifications

integrations

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
user_iduuidNo
lms_typetextNo
access_tokentextNo

Relationships:

  • foreign key to users.id

verifications

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
integration_iduuidNo
candidate_emailtextNo
statustextNo
verified_attimestampYes

Relationships:

  • foreign key to integrations.id

API Endpoints

POST
/api/integrations

Create new LMS integration

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/integrations/:id

Fetch integration details

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/verifications

Request verification

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/verifications/:id

Check verification status

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/dashboard

Get user dashboard data

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/users/me

Get current user profile

🔒 Auth Required

Tech Stack

Frontend
Next.js 14 + Tailwind + shadcn/ui
Backend
Next.js API routes
Database
Supabase Postgres
Auth
Supabase Auth
Payments
Stripe
Hosting
Vercel
Additional Tools
Resend (emails)

Build Timeline

Week 1: Core auth and DB setup

25h
  • User auth
  • DB schema
  • Basic UI

Week 2: Integrations MVP

30h
  • LMS OAuth
  • Integration CRUD

Week 3: Verification engine

30h
  • Verification API
  • Dashboard

Week 4: ATS push and polish

25h
  • ATS webhooks
  • UI refinements

Week 5: Payments and testing

20h
  • Stripe integration
  • E2E tests

Week 6: Launch prep

15h
  • Landing page
  • Docs
  • Deploy
Total Timeline: 6 weeks • 155 hours

Pricing Tiers

Free

$0/mo

No ATS push

  • 1 integration
  • 10 verifications/mo
  • Basic dashboard

Pro

$29/mo

Up to 5 users

  • Unlimited integrations
  • Unlimited verifications
  • ATS push
  • Audit logs

Enterprise

$99/mo

Unlimited users

  • All Pro
  • Custom mappings
  • Priority support
  • API access

Revenue Projections

MonthUsersConversionMRRARR
Month 11002%$58$696
Month 68005%$1,160$13,920

Unit Economics

$25
CAC
$350
LTV
4%
Churn
88%
Margin
LTV:CAC Ratio: 14.0xExcellent!

Landing Page Copy

End Manual Credential Checks Forever

GradSync auto-syncs university LMS data to your ATS in seconds, accelerating grad hires.

Feature Highlights

Seamless LMS-ATS bridge
Real-time verification badges
Compliance-ready audits
Bulk processing
Easy setup

Social Proof (Placeholders)

"'Saved us 20 hours/week on verifications' - Recruiter at TechCorp"
"'Game-changer for career services' - Univ of XYZ"

First Three Customers

Email 50 university career services directors from LinkedIn with a personalized demo video showing Canvas integration. Follow up with offers for free Pro tier for 3 months. Target mid-size unis in hiring hubs like Boston/SF via cold outreach on Hunter.io.

Launch Channels

Product Huntr/SaaSIndie HackersLinkedIn recruiter groupsUniversity career services Slack

SEO Keywords

university credential verification softwareLMS ATS integrationautomated grad hiring verificationstudent diploma sync tool

Competitive Analysis

Enterprise sales
Strength

Job board network

Weakness

No direct credential verification

Our Advantage

Focused automation vs broad platform

🏰 Moat Strategy

Network effects from university-employer partnerships; proprietary integration mappings.

⏰ Why Now?

Boom in grad hiring post-2023 recession recovery; API openness in LMS/ATS rising.

Risks & Mitigation

technicalmedium severity

LMS API changes break integrations

Mitigation

Modular adapters + monthly monitoring

markethigh severity

Universities resist data sharing

Mitigation

FERPA compliance + opt-in model

executionmedium severity

Slow initial integrations

Mitigation

Start with top 3 LMS (80% market)

Validation Roadmap

pre-build7 days

Interview 10 recruiters/unis

Success: Pain confirmed by 8/10

mvp42 days

Build MVP, get 3 beta users

Success: 90% verification success rate

launch7 days

PH launch, 100 signups

Success: 5% conversion

Pivot Options

  • General doc verification tool
  • Freelancer credential verifier
  • Alumni network connector

Quick Stats

Build Time
155h
Target MRR (6 mo)
$2,000
Market Size
$500.0M
Features
10
Database Tables
3
API Endpoints
6