Syosset Seniors Launch Nutrinity App for Personalized Meal Planning
Ivan Li and Victor Pan are introducing a subscription service that uses geolocation and user data to create custom diet plans.
By Riya Zhao ·
Two seniors at Syosset High School are preparing to release a mobile application called Nutrinity. The service is designed for individuals who want to improve their diet while managing busy schedules. The app will cost users $39.99 per year. Co-founders Ivan Li and Victor Pan stated they intend to add a family plan in the future. That tier will cost a percentage of the individual rate.
The idea for the startup formed two years ago while the students sat in a Wendy’s. They questioned how their chicken nuggets were affecting their health. Both have athletic backgrounds. Pan has been a competitive swimmer since second grade. Li has participated in cross country, track, and weight training. They decided to build a consumer app to help others manage their nutrition.
The application partners with chefs and food bloggers to provide recipes. Users receive recommended ingredients based on their account settings. Pan described similar apps as reactionary because they provide instant metrics after a meal is consumed. Nutrinity differs by generating a meal plan before the user eats. The plan uses geolocation and hyperpersonalized data. Inputs include fitness goals, body weight, height, age, and other physical metrics.
Li noted that users can set a budget for ingredients. A slider feature allows them to pick their ideal spending limit. The app also accommodates specific dietary restrictions. Options include halal, vegan, vegetarian, and kosher. Pan said the team aims to be inclusive for all users. They want to provide a healthy and enjoyable experience.
The founders believe eating healthy can feel isolating. They integrated a community aspect to change that perception. Users can share the meals they prepare throughout the week with other members. Li described the platform as a space for people to learn and grow together. Pan called the user base the Nutrinity family. He said people always find others who have faced similar challenges and are willing to help.
The students hired overseas developers to build the software. They plan to outsource other parts of the development process to artificial intelligence. The team said building the app from scratch would have been too costly. They have established a network of about 15 chefs and food bloggers. These partners are interested in sharing their recipes on the platform.
Li said some industry professionals have expressed dislike that the students use AI in development. The founders distinguish their product from what they call AI slop. Pan said many app founders try to sell courses on getting rich quick. He emphasized that they are not looking to create a billion-dollar business. Their primary motivation is solving their own health problems and staying fit.
