Two-Sided Marketplace with Real-Time Infrastructure
Challenge
Build a complete marketplace platform connecting travelers with local artisans — with bookings, payments, real-time chat, AI support, and dispute resolution — as a solo founder with no external engineering team.
Solution
Designed and built the entire platform on Supabase/PostgreSQL with row-level security. React frontend with real-time subscriptions for chat and notifications. Stripe integration for payments and commission splits. OpenAI-powered support agent with conversation context.
System architecture — Bgazin
Technology Stack
Key Results
- Complete two-sided marketplace with zero external dependencies
- Real-time chat and notifications via Supabase Realtime
- AI-powered customer support with 24/7 availability
- Commission tracking and automated payouts
- Dispute resolution system with admin tooling