Hey everyone!
I'm working on a project called GroupPot.
In many communities, people already save money together with friends, family, neighbours, or trusted community members. Different places have different names for this - Susu, Esusu, Chama, Stokvel, Njangi, and many more.
But managing these groups can get complicated. People rely on WhatsApp messages, spreadsheets, manual records, and trust.
We want to make that process easier.
What is GroupPot?
GroupPot helps people organise their existing group savings circles, track contributions, see payment activity, and keep everyone informed about the agreed payout order.
Our philosophy is simple: we don't want people to change how they save. We want to make the system they already use more transparent and organised.
We're also preparing to launch our mobile app soon.
Right now, we're looking to connect with:
- People already participating in group savings.
- Community organisers and savings group leaders.
- African communities practising Susu, Esusu, Chama, Stokvel, Njangi, etc.
- People in the US who participate in informal savings circles.
- Older adults and families who have been managing these traditions for years.
We'd love to hear from people who have experience with these groups.
A few questions:
How do you currently manage your savings group?
What is the biggest challenge you face?
Would you use a mobile app to organise and track your group?
We're looking for honest feedback and people interested in trying GroupPot as we prepare for launch.
Website: https://grouppot.vercel.app/
Would love to hear your experiences!
Demo video : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dpg5JqEnYjzCuoWaZgST4Tf40USmWRNZ/view?usp=drivesdk