DormProxy

Unlock dorm deliveries with instant student proxy matching.

Score: 7.8/10IndiaMedium BuildReady to Spawn
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The Opportunity

Problem

Student grocery delivery app operators can't scale due to dorm access barriers and cold chain failures causing spoiled food refunds that destroy profits.

Solution

DormProxy connects grocery delivery operators with verified student proxies inside target dorms for seamless handoffs, bypassing access barriers. Operators post delivery jobs, and nearby students claim them for quick tips, ensuring on-time arrivals without spoiled goods. This scales operations profitably by eliminating failed deliveries and refunds.

Target Audience

Founders and operators of grocery delivery startups targeting college students in dorms

Differentiator

On-demand dorm resident proxy network that turns students into micro-delivery partners, exclusive to college campuses.

Brand Voice

friendly

Features

Proxy Matching

must-have20h

AI matches delivery jobs to available students in the dorm based on location and availability.

Job Posting

must-have15h

Operators post jobs with details, photos, and rewards for proxies.

Verification System

must-have12h

Student verification via campus email and dorm check-in.

Real-time Tracking

must-have18h

GPS tracking for proxies and delivery status updates.

Payout Automation

must-have15h

Automatic tip payouts to proxies via Stripe Connect.

Analytics Dashboard

nice-to-have10h

Success rates, proxy ratings, and delivery metrics.

Bulk Job Upload

nice-to-have8h

CSV import for multiple deliveries.

Chat Integration

future12h

In-app messaging between operators and proxies.

Total Build Time: 110 hours

Database Schema

users

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
emailtextNo
roletextNo
campus_iduuidYes
dormtextYes
created_attimestampNo

Relationships:

  • campus_id -> campuses.id

jobs

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
operator_iduuidNo
proxy_iduuidYes
statustextNo
rewardintNo
delivered_attimestampYes

Relationships:

  • operator_id -> users.id
  • proxy_id -> users.id

campuses

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
nametextNo
dormstext[]Yes

API Endpoints

POST
/api/jobs

Create new delivery job

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/jobs/:id/claim

Proxy claims a job

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/jobs

List available jobs for proxies

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/users/:id/ratings

Get proxy ratings

🔒 Auth Required

Tech Stack

Frontend
Next.js 14 + Tailwind + shadcn/ui
Backend
Supabase Edge Functions
Database
Supabase Postgres
Auth
Supabase Auth
Payments
Stripe
Hosting
Vercel
Additional Tools
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Build Timeline

Week 1: Core auth and DB setup

25h
  • User schema
  • Auth flows
  • Basic dashboard

Week 2: Job posting and matching

30h
  • Job CRUD APIs
  • Proxy matching UI

Week 3: Tracking and payouts

25h
  • Realtime tracking
  • Stripe integration

Week 4: Analytics and polish

20h
  • Dashboard
  • Landing page
  • Testing
Total Timeline: 4 weeks • 120 hours

Pricing Tiers

Free

$0/mo

No analytics

  • Up to 10 jobs/month
  • Basic matching

Pro

$25/mo
  • Unlimited jobs
  • Analytics
  • Priority matching

Enterprise

$99/mo
  • All Pro + Custom campuses
  • API access
  • Dedicated support

Revenue Projections

MonthUsersConversionMRRARR
Month 12010%$50$600
Month 615020%$4,500$54,000

Unit Economics

$15
CAC
$600
LTV
5%
Churn
90%
Margin
LTV:CAC Ratio: 40.0xExcellent!

Landing Page Copy

Scale Dorm Grocery Deliveries Without Access Headaches

Match with student proxies instantly to bypass gates and deliver fresh every time.

Feature Highlights

Proxy network in 100+ dorms
95% on-time rate
Zero access refusals
Automated payouts

Social Proof (Placeholders)

"'Doubled our deliveries overnight!' - CampusEats Founder"
"'Proxies love the tips!' - UniGrocer Op"

First Three Customers

DM 10 student grocery founders on LinkedIn mentioning dorm pain, offer free Pro for first month in exchange for feedback and campus onboarding. Target Reddit r/college and campus Facebook groups for operators. Follow up with personalized demo videos.

Launch Channels

Product Huntr/SaaSr/EntrepreneurIndie Hackers

SEO Keywords

dorm delivery proxy servicestudent grocery dorm access softwarecollege campus delivery scaling tool

Competitive Analysis

DoorDash DashPass

doordash.com
Commission-based
Strength

Brand recognition

Weakness

No dorm-specific proxies

Our Advantage

Tailored proxy network for dorms only

🏰 Moat Strategy

Network effects from growing proxy database per campus

⏰ Why Now?

Post-pandemic dorm delivery boom with 20% YoY growth in campus food apps

Risks & Mitigation

marketmedium severity

Low proxy adoption

Mitigation

Seed with student incentives

legallow severity

Campus policy changes

Mitigation

Compliant partnerships

Validation Roadmap

pre-build7 days

Interview 5 operators

Success: 3 express interest

mvp14 days

Beta with 1 campus

Success: 80% job completion

Pivot Options

  • Expand to apartment proxies
  • B2C student side gig app

Quick Stats

Build Time
120h
Target MRR (6 mo)
$5,000
Market Size
$500.0M
Features
8
Database Tables
3
API Endpoints
4