Aeon Stellar Commerce Inc. is on the brink of launching StellaEats, a direct-to-consumer food marketplace app, set to go live on Canada Day, July 1, 2025. The project aims to finalize the technical and content aspects of the app to ensure a smooth public launch. This involves rigorous testing of app features to identify and resolve any bugs or usability issues. Additionally, enhancements to the vendor dashboard are necessary to streamline vendor interactions and improve user experience. The project also includes setting up a referral flow to encourage user engagement and growth. Finally, integrating visual and content assets into the user interface is crucial to ensure the app is visually appealing and user-friendly. The goal is to deliver a polished, fully functional app ready for market entry.

Project Description:

Welcome to StellaEats! We are Canada's first AI-powered, dietary-first food marketplace - connecting people with allergies, chronic illness, or specific cultural dietary needs directly with verified food makers.

This project invites student developers and designers to support the final buildout and launch readiness of the StellaEats app. You'll be contributing directly to a live tech product built with FlutterFlow and Firebase, integrated with Stripe and RevenueCat.

Project Scope and Expectations:

Students will collaborate with the StellaEats development team and CEO to complete key pre-launch deliverables across app functionality, UI/UX testing, and light content work.

The project deliverables include a comprehensive report on app feature testing, detailing identified issues and resolutions. Enhanced vendor dashboard functionalities must be documented and demonstrated. A fully operational referral flow setup should be implemented and tested. Additionally, all visual and content assets must be seamlessly integrated into the user interface, with a final review to ensure consistency and quality. These deliverables will ensure the StellaEats app is set up for a successful public launch.

Expected Time Commitment: ~60 hours (spread over 2-8 weeks)

Company Overview:

StellaEats is a woman- and immigrant-founded tech company on a mission to build a more compassionate, intelligent food system. We blend AI-powered personalization with transparent vendor access - offering an inclusive platform where small food makers can reach the customers who need them most.

Project Tasks & Milestones:

Task 1: Checkout Completion (Stripe + Vendor Logic)

• Complete multi-vendor split-checkout logic
• Finalize Stripe-to-Firebase sync for transactions
• Validate receipt generation and customer confirmation flow

Task 2: Vendor Dashboard Updates

• Enable vendor-side tracking of orders and fulfillment status
• Design & implement notification logic (status updates to users)
• Assist with backend update flow (inventory, availability, pickup)

Task 3: Referral & Promo Code Integration

• Validate referral tracking logic via Firebase
• Test application of promo code (e.g., LAUNCH50)
• Log edge cases and bugs

Task 4: UI/UX Testing

• Perform testing on checkout logic completion
• QA test transaction completion, receipt generation, and order flow for customers and vendors.
• QA test on promo codes and referral tracking

Final Deliverables:

• Completed and validated checkout logic
• Functional vendor dashboard flow
• Working referral and promo system
• UX feedback report
• Screenshots or demo video of app in test mode
• Reflection note and final file uploads (PDF, link, video, etc.)

Benefits for Students:

• Real-world experience building a live commerce app
• Exposure to FlutterFlow, Firebase, Stripe, RevenueCat
• Problem-solving in a fast-paced startup
• Portfolio-ready contributions
• Recommendation letter upon successful completion

Employer Commitment:

We provide 5+ hours of mentorship, including:

• Project kickoff call
• Technical walk-through session
• Mid-project check-in
• Final review + Q&A
• Ongoing async Slack support (optional)

Communication Plan:

Regular Communication:

• Slack or Email threads
• Shared Notion task board for visibility

Scheduled Meetings:

• Kickoff (Week 1)
• Midpoint (Week 3 or 4)
• Final Presentation (Week 6-8)