MEM connects university students with local restaurants through honest, ID-protected discounts.
Students discover where to eat next. Restaurants reach the campus crowd. MEM keeps everything simple with a React Native app and a FastAPI dashboard purpose-built for student deals.
Why MEM
Built around trust
Student-only access with university ID verification.
Honest pricing and clear discount labels inside the app.
Restaurants control their menus, deals, and staff permissions.
MEM keeps the experience streamlined so students save money and restaurants see real foot traffic—no extra delivery ops or feature bloat.
Platform features
Focused tools for student discovery and restaurant growth.
ID-verified discounts
Every student unlocks deals after a quick campus ID check, keeping offers exclusive and fair.
Menus built for mobile
Beautiful, readable menus with clear pricing and deal badges inside the MEM Expo app.
Simple performance insights
Restaurants follow redemptions, menu views, and campaign results in a FastAPI-powered dashboard.
For students
Stretch your budget without missing the best spots in town.
Find nearby deals fast
Browse a growing map of partnered restaurants, filtered by cuisine, distance, and savings.
Know what to order
Preview menus, student pricing, and limited-time offers before you head out with friends.
Redeem in seconds
Flash the in-app QR linked to your verified ID and redeem on the spotno coupons or printing.
MEM keeps it real. I see what the deal is, no hidden fees, and the restaurant actually sees I'm a student. It's the easiest way to decide where the group meets after class.
For restaurants
Show up where students decide what to eat next.
Reach student diners
Show up where student life happens with a profile in the MEM directory and in-app highlights.
Launch targeted discounts
Schedule campaigns around slow hours or new menu drops and update them anytime.
Track what works
Measure redemptions, foot traffic lifts, and feedback so you can double down on the right dishes.
What partners say
MEM lets us run student deals without discounting for everyone. We change the offer in the dashboard and the app updates instantly. Students show up knowing exactly what's on special.
How it works
One platform, two simple flows.
Students use the MEM app. Restaurants work from the FastAPI dashboard. Everyone meets in the middle for fair deals.
Students
Download MEM
Grab the Expo-built app on iOS or Android and create your student account.
Verify your ID
Submit a quick photo of your campus ID for approvalusually under 24 hours.
Discover & redeem
Browse nearby menus, tap a deal, and scan the in-app QR at checkout to redeem.
Restaurants
Claim your profile
Sign up on MEM, add your brand details, and invite teammates with role-based access.
Upload menus & deals
Publish menu sections, photos, and student-only discounts from the FastAPI dashboard.
Review performance
Check redemptions, update campaigns, and respond to student feedback in one place.
Team
People behind MEM.
A small crew building a transparent bridge between campus diners and local restaurants.
Founder & CEO
Elie Michel Mbassana
Stalwart and visionary leader, systems thinker, and business strategist with over three years of experience in data interpretation, mathematics and pricing modeling, and financial analysis. Holds a BSc (Hons) in Actuarial Science. Elie combines analytical rigor with strategic insight to drive MEM’s growth and innovation, turning complex data into actionable business solutions.
Ngha Glen Mue
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Full-stack product engineer guiding MEM from product vision to shipped experiences, translating user insight into polished, scalable features.
Abong Morgan
Graphic Designer
Creative powerhouse specializing in logo design, branding, and UI/UX. Self-taught and currently majoring in Computer Science, Morgan combines technical know-how with artistic vision to craft visually compelling experiences for the MEM platform.
Ovilera Chidyaonga
Graphic Designer
Expert in brand identity, visual storytelling, and publication design. Skilled in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, Ovilera is a Design Foundation graduate from Marbella Design Academy, ensuring that MEM's visual communication is consistent, engaging, and impactful.
Joel Ongweny
Software Developer
Python and SQL backend developer with expertise in iOS testing and web app development. Certified full stack engineer from Moringa School and Flatiron School, Joel ensures MEM's platform is efficient, reliable, and scalable.
About MEM
Student-first platform for real-world restaurant discovery.
MEM is built by a small team bringing transparency to student dining. Instead of chasing every super-app feature, we focus on one promise: trusted student discounts that send new guests through local doors.
The product stack stays intentionally lightweight: Expo for the mobile app, FastAPI for the backend, and a clean dashboard for restaurants. That keeps the experience fast for students and manageable for teams with lean staff.
Our Mission
MEM is a student-focused platform dedicated to connecting university students with nearby restaurants through exclusive discounts and promotions. We aim to make dining more affordable, convenient, and engaging while empowering local businesses to reach a vibrant student community. By combining innovation, data-driven insights, and user-centric design, we create solutions that enhance student life and drive measurable impact.
Get the app
Download MEM on your device
Available on iOS and Android. Start discovering student deals at local restaurants today.
Join the MEM beta
Be the first to try student-only restaurant deals in your city.
We're rolling out campus by campus. Tell us where you study or manage a restaurant, and we'll invite you as soon as slots open.
No spam. We only reach out when we have a launch date or a spot ready.