Barterloo — You Are the Currency.
Barterloo is a social barter network where people trade goods, skills, services, knowledge, creativity, and local help without money changing hands between users.
Read the full Barterloo mission
How Barterloo Works
From sharing what you have to agreeing on a trade.
Offer
Post what you can give, teach, make, share, or provide.
Want
Say what you actually need or what would help you right now.
Discover
Find people and useful value across the global and local network.
Chat
Talk directly with other members and agree on terms for the exchange.
Trade
Complete the exchange and build trust through real participation.
What People Can Exchange
Value is multifaceted. Barterloo unlocks six interconnected dimensions of human exchange:
Goods
Physical items, secondhand clothing, craft materials, tools, home goods, and gear.
Skills
Sewing, tailoring, woodworking, digital design, music production, or language coaching.
Services
Practical assistance, maintenance, photography, event help, or household tasks.
Knowledge
Mentorship, business strategy, coding guidance, consulting, and advice.
Creativity
Custom artwork, illustration, copywriting, songwriting, and creative collaborations.
Time / Local Help
Gardening hands, moving assistance, dog walking, and neighborly community support.
Founded by Kelly Dempsey & Stefan Krajczar
Kelly's background in creative reuse shapes Barterloo's view of value. Stefan's experience in digital business helps turn that idea into a product people can use.
Kelly Dempsey
Co-Founder · Creative & Community
A designer, upcycling creator, Project Runway alum, and community builder. Kelly brings the belief that people already have skills, time, items, knowledge, and creativity worth exchanging.
Stefan Krajczar, MSc
Co-Founder · Digital Business & Product
Stefan has worked in e-commerce since 2013 and holds a master's degree in Digital Business. His experience spans online products, stores, and marketplaces.
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