Intercambie.me
Santander Radar Empreenda program
SaaS for planning study abroad programs and international trips, with AI-driven recommendations and gamification.
The story behind the project
A study abroad trip starts long before boarding: destination, studies, activities and budget usually end up scattered across chats, spreadsheets and different services. Intercambie.me brings it all together in a platform built by exchange students for exchange students.
The platform is built on three pillars, itineraries, activities and costs, and uses gamification to make planning lighter: each step of the trip, such as passport, tickets, currency and lodging, becomes an achievement; destination itineraries, such as Ireland, Malta, Canada and the US, work as quests; and participants earn miles and level up, from Beginner to Exchange Student. The concept includes AI-powered recommendations and a network for sharing experiences.
The MVP was developed in Santander’s Radar Empreenda program, where I was a research fellow and the team’s hustler, in charge of pitching, networking and partnerships.
Workstreams
- MVP validated with the Business Model Canvas and rapid prototyping
- Market research to reach product-market fit
- In charge of pitching, networking and partner relations
- Platform live online, built on three pillars: itineraries, activities and costs
My role: research fellow and the team’s hustler.
Achievements
Selection and acceleration2021 – 2022
MVP in Santander’s Radar Empreenda
A program with a research fellowship, including a visit to LAB 033 at Farol Santander.
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Contact
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