Meet The Founders
David Gendy
A Bit About David
I’m a 19-year-old Coptic-Orthodox Egyptian American, born and raised in the U.S.. I'm currently pursuing a B.S. in business with a double concentration in management information systems & business analytics at George Mason University. I am planning to pursue a masters degree in AI and Machine Learning post undergrad. As a proud and practicing Christian, I lead with a relationship-first mindset—placing faith, family, and community at the heart of everything I do. I’ve always carried the vision of building something of my own, and that entrepreneurial drive is now coming to life. My journey is just beginning, but every step is driven by purpose, faith, and a relentless passion to create impact.
A Bit About George
I’m a 17-year-old Coptic Orthodox Egyptian and junior at Oakton High School with a passion for technology, AI, and building products that help people. As CTO and Co-Founder of SAVR, I lead the technical vision and architecture of our platform, combining engineering, creativity, and purpose. My faith and values guide my work, and I’m driven to build innovations that create lasting impact.
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George Abdallah
Turning Frustration Into Innovation
Problem
It was 2020, during the Covid lockdown. It was 3 A.M., I was 14, tired, hungry, and stuck at home. My parents couldn’t go out, groceries were running low, and I kept opening the fridge and pantry hoping something new would magically appear. There was food, I just didn’t know what to do with any of it. That night, I made what I now call a “struggle meal”: two end pieces of bread, ketchup, mayo, and crushed potato chips in the middle. It looked miserable, but the first bite hit. And as I ate it, one thought kept circling in my mind: Why isn’t there something that can just tell me what I can make with what I already have? Something that understands culture, personal tastes, and how people actually eat. Years later, talking with friends, I realized everyone felt the same way. Grocery shopping and meal planning are way more stressful than they should be. We walk through crowded stores trying to remember what we need, guessing what we’ll cook, and still end up wasting food or grabbing unhealthy options. On top of that, studies show we spend over six hours every week just planning, shopping, and prepping meals. Time and energy most of us don’t have!
Idea
After seeing how time consuming and disorganized the grocery process has become, our idea is to build one intelligent system that finally brings everything together. Instead of relying on scattered notes, half-functioning apps, and guesswork, we imagine a connected platform that understands our habits, keeps track of what’s in our kitchen, and helps us make smarter decisions every day. We want to eliminate the chaos, reduce the hours spent planning meals, stop duplicate purchases, and help households cut down on weekly food waste. Current apps only solve small pieces of the journey; none address the full cycle of planning, tracking, organizing, and saving. Our idea fills that gap with an all-in-one approach that makes grocery shopping feel clear, structured, and effortless instead of stressful and repetitive. At its core, the idea is simple: a smarter way for households to manage food. A unified system that helps us stay organized, spend less, waste less, and make grocery planning feel modern, efficient, and actually enjoyable.
Solution
SAVR solves these everyday challenges with a simple, seamless app that takes the stress out of planning and shopping. It cuts down decision fatigue by helping users know what meals they can make, what groceries they need, and what they already have at home. All in one clean, easy-to-use interface. With smart features like pantry tracking, automatic grocery lists, and price comparison, SAVR brings clarity to a process that usually feels chaotic. The app updates in real time, so users always know what’s running low, what’s about to expire, and where they can save money. This prevents waste, stops duplicate purchases, and helps families stretch their budgets further. SAVR is especially helpful for anyone with limited time, energy, or a packed schedule. With just a few taps, users can stay on top of meals, find affordable options, and keep their kitchens organized with almost no effort. It turns grocery shopping and meal planning into a smoother, simpler part of everyday life. SAVR helps you save time, save money, and make better food choices feel effortless.