Nest – Empowering Campus Startups through Data-Driven Intelligence and AI-Powered Decision Support

College students often have innovative business ideas but lack accessible platforms to transform them into successful ventures. To address this challenge, Nest has been developed as a full-stack web platform that empowers campus startups through data-driven intelligence and AI-powered decision support. The system integrates entrepreneurship, collaboration, and artificial intelligence within a unified campus ecosystem. It features an online marketplace where student entrepreneurs can showcase and sell their products or services, supported by AI-driven recommendation algorithms based on TF-IDF and cosine similarity to personalize user experiences. A Linear Regression model predicts sales trends for data-driven decision-making, while a Naïve Bayes classifier performs sentiment analysis on customer reviews to enhance feedback interpretation. Furthermore, a Graph-Based Collaboration Network built using NetworkX connects students with complementary skills, fostering teamwork and co-founder discovery. The platform utilizes the MERN stack with secure authentication and integrated payment processing. Nest provides a scalable, intelligent, and collaborative environment that promotes innovation and entrepreneurial growth within college communities.