At PocketChange, our journey didn’t start with a business plan; it started with a shared frustration and a vision for change. Like millions of others, we found ourselves with wallets and drawers cluttered with unused gift cards—some forgotten, some with odd remaining balances, and others for stores we rarely visited.
The answer was PocketChange. We envisioned a platform that not only simplified the management of gift cards but transformed them into dynamic, easily accessible assets. We wanted users to unlock the real power of their gift cards, to spend, save, or even swap them as they saw fit. Our goal was to create a tool that would make life a little easier, a little more joyful, and a lot more efficient.
We’re proud of what we’ve built, but we’re even more excited about the community we’re growing. Together with our users, partners, and supporters, we’re changing the way the world thinks about and uses gift cards. Join us on this journey, and let’s make every penny count!
Meet Rishi, a motivated Computer Science and Economics student at Stanford University. With a robust background in product development, entrepreneurship, and nonprofits, Rishi is a co-founder and the driving force behind PocketChange.His impressive portfolio of projects includes the Advanced AquaPods and his nonprofit A Dead Language Comes Alive. In the pre-professional arena at Stanford, Rishi excels as the Team Lead of a marketing consulting team within the Stanford branch of Rem and Company, where his team crafts impactful marketing strategies to optimize costs and elevate consumer experiences for small businesses.Beyond his professional prowess, Rishi is a passionate tennis player, a resourceful chess enthusiast, and a connoisseur of Classics. His diverse interests mirror his ability to navigate multifaceted challenges, making him an invaluable leader in our journey to reshape the gift card experience.
Meet Gabriel, a first-year Computer Science student at Stanford University with a strong technical background in API development. With experience crafting APIs for tax and insurance companies, as well as custom solutions for e-commerce ventures, Gabriel brings a wealth of knowledge to PocketChange. As the architect behind PocketChange’s API, he’s focused on utilizing Java and external databases to create a seamless and intuitive user experience. Passionate about blending technology with practicality, Gabriel is dedicated to making PocketChange a powerful tool that’s easy and enjoyable for everyone to use.
