# How a College Shopify App Project Turned Into a Profitable Exit

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Podcast: [Startup Acquisition Stories](https://stenobird.com/podcast/startup-acquisition-stories)
Published: 2025-10-01T20:09:09+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startup-acquisitions/episodes/How-a-College-Shopify-App-Project-Turned-Into-a-Profitable-Exit-e38n58j
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## Resource

Tanmay Kejriwal didn’t plan to build a company. What started as a class project at TCU, a simple Shopify script to fix order issues, grew into Editify, a Shopify app with hundreds of users and steady revenue. Once listed on Acquire.com , it attracted multiple offers and was acquired in a profitable exit. In this episode, Tanmay shares how starting small, preparing well, and choosing the right buyer turned a side project into a real acquisition. You’ll hear: How organic growth from the Shopify App Store created traction without ads Why documentation and clean preparation made the handoff easier What buyers looked for during due diligence, and how trust drove the deal Why picking the right fit mattered more than chasing the highest offer 3 lessons from Tanmay’s exit: Even small projects can become valuable if they solve real problems Preparation builds buyer confidence and speeds up negotiations The right partner can matter more than the price Whether you’re building your first product or managing a growing SaaS, Tanmay’s story shows how clarity, preparation, and focus can turn a student project into a successful exit. Follow Tanmay’s journey: LinkedIn Twitter Editify App MakeX App

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