About

LeanMeals

Healthy Meals. Made Simple.

LeanMeals gives you Healthy, Delicious, and Affordable Meals in Minutes – Because Eating Well Shouldn’t Be Hard

About Us

At LeanMeals, we’re on a mission to make healthy eating accessible, affordable, and effortless for everyone—especially busy students and young professionals. We understand that juggling classes, work, and social life can make meal planning feel overwhelming, and that’s where we come in. Our AI-powered app helps you create nutritious, quick meals using ingredients you already have on hand, cutting down on food waste and saving you time and money. Whether you're looking to eat cleaner, save on groceries, or just need inspiration for your next meal, LeanMeals is here to make healthy eating simple, convenient, and enjoyable. Join us in redefining how we fuel our days—one smart meal at a time.

Our Foundational Team

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Mahi Kasegaonkar

Co-Founder and CEO

Mahi is a college sophomore with a passion for wellness and a knack for problem-solving. Balancing her studies with a part-time job, she experienced firsthand the struggle of finding quick, affordable, and healthy meals. This inspired her to co-create LeanMeals, a solution designed to make healthy eating easier for students and young professionals. As CEO, Mahi drives the vision of the app, focusing on user experience and ensuring it meets the real needs of busy individuals

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Jamie Lee

Co-Founder & Nutritionist

Jamie is a certified nutritionist with a deep commitment to making nutritious eating accessible for all. With a background in health and wellness, she curates LeanMeals' recipe database, ensuring each dish is both balanced and easy to prepare. Jamie's expertise allows the app to offer personalized meal suggestions that support diverse dietary needs, from vegetarian to gluten-free, helping users fuel their bodies in the best way possible.

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Sam Rodriguez

Co-Founder & CTO

Sam is a talented software designer and developer with a passion for creating intuitive, user-friendly tech solutions. With a background in computer science and UI/UX design, he brings LeanMeals to life with a seamless interface that makes meal planning as easy as scanning your pantry. Sam’s focus is on making the app both functional and visually appealing, ensuring users have a smooth, enjoyable experience every time they use it.

Awards and Recognition

Innovation in Health & Nutrition

For companies that leverage technology to promote healthier living or simplify the process of making healthy food choices.

Best Mobile App for Health

Award for the best new apps aimed at improving health, fitness, or diet.

Tech for Good Awards

The award celebrates companies using technology to solve pressing societal issues, including access to healthy food.