Code / MVP

MealPrep MVP

523 views4/1/2026

Description

Fully functional meal prep subscription platform with user auth, meal selection, subscription management, Stripe payments, admin dashboard, and delivery scheduling. Built with React frontend, Node.js/Express backend, PostgreSQL database.

What's Included

React Frontend
Node.js Backend
Database Schema
Stripe Integration
Admin Dashboard
Documentation

Postmortem: Why It Failed

Unit economics never worked. Customer acquisition cost was 3x the LTV. Great code, terrible business model.

Lessons Learned

Calculate unit economics BEFORE writing a single line of code.

$3,200

Price is negotiable

Seller

Alex Chen

Serial entrepreneur. 2x failed, 1x acquired. Building in public.

Buyer Protection

Payment held in escrow until you confirm receipt
48-hour dispute window after delivery
Secure Stripe payment processing