How Swapster Came to Be
Swapster started as an idea, and a belief that we can build a world where nothing goes to waste. Coupled with a professional need to learn and practice object oriented php and delve into Laravel, the project began from a laptop after bedtime reading while the kids went to sleep. 4 years later it is now live.. But great ideas don't happen in isolation. These are the people who've helped shape, test, and believe in this vision from day one.
Rich
Developer
Building Swapster from the ground up in my spare time (which there isn't much of) — writing the code, shaping the vision, and creating a platform that makes sustainable exchange accessible to everyone. When not coding, you'll find me with my three boys, probably swapping toys or trading ideas.
Early Contributors
These wonderful humans have tested features, given feedback, challenged ideas, and helped make Swapster better from the very beginning.
Hollie
Marketing & Social Media Manager
First believer, toughest critic, and now the voice behind Swapster's social channels — telling the story of swapping and keeping the project grounded in what actually matters to real people.
Jim
Early Tester & Feedback
Testing features, spotting bugs, and providing honest feedback that's helped shape a better user experience.
You're Part of This Too
Every person who joins Swapster helps build this community. Every swap, every conversation, every item saved from landfill — it all matters. This is just the beginning, and we're building it together.
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