About Campus Buddy
Transforming campus life through connection, community, and convenience.
Our Mission
Campus Buddy is dedicated to enhancing the university experience by connecting students with campus life, events, and exclusive opportunities. We believe that a well-connected campus community leads to better academic outcomes, stronger social bonds, and a more fulfilling university journey.
Our platform serves as the ultimate destination for everything campus-related, keeping students updated on events, enhancing social networking, and providing exclusive student deals and discounts from our partner businesses.`
Our Journey
Fall 2023
Our journey began at Tech Start UCalgary, where our founding team came together with a shared vision to transform campus life. We identified gaps in how students connect with campus events and resources, and set out to create a solution.
The Beginning
From ideation to initial prototyping, we laid the foundation for what would become Campus Buddy.
Spring 2024
After months of development and user research, we refined our platform based on student feedback. We built started seeking out local businesses and campus clubs to create a comprehensive ecosystem.
Development & Growth
We expanded our team and built the core features of our platform.
Fall 2024
We officially launched Campus Buddy to the university community, bringing our vision to life. The platform quickly gained traction among students looking for a better way to connect with campus life.
Official Launch
Campus Buddy officially launched, bringing together students, events, and campus resources in one platform.
Meet Our Team

James Mtendamema
CEO & Co-Founder
Leading the vision and strategy for Campus Buddy's growth and innovation.
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Jennifer Igwe
COO & Co-Founder
Driving operational excellence and ensuring seamless execution of our mission.
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Yang Liu
CBO & Co-Founder
Developing strategic partnerships and business opportunities for sustainable growth.
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We're just getting started. Our vision extends beyond our current offerings, with plans to expand to more campuses, introduce new features, and continue enhancing the university experience for students everywhere.
Join us on this journey as we build the future of campus connectivity, one student at a time.