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UCSB Team Creates Online Market for Swapping Textbooks to Help Students Save Money
Published on December 20, 2011
Alex Kacik
Overview: A team of UCSB students launched Swaapr, an online marketplace designed to help students swap textbooks and other course materials, eliminating the middleman and reducing costs. The platform allows users to post textbooks and arrange direct exchanges, offering an affordable alternative to traditional buyback programs. With over 2,000 campuses participating worldwide, Swaapr aims to address the increasing cost of textbooks while evolving into a broader student resource platform.
UCSB Students Head to Silicon Valley to Launch Swaapr.com
Published on November 29, 2011
Jonathan Laird
Overview: A group of UCSB students launched Swaapr.com, a platform enabling college students to buy, sell, rent, swap, or request items and services. Initially focused on textbook sharing, the project evolved into a broader marketplace with features like delivery requests. The founders aim to provide students with a free, user-friendly platform to earn money and access resources locally. After competing at Startup Weekend in San Francisco, they received crucial support to grow their business.
Students Construct New Online Marketplace
Published on November 10, 2011
Vanessa Angiuli
Overview: Three UCSB students created Swaapr.com, a free online marketplace for students to swap goods, services, and ideas. The platform allows users to trade items like textbooks, rentals, and tutoring services, making it a student-centric alternative to larger platforms like Craigslist. With a focus on community and secure transactions, Swaapr aims to enrich student life by offering cost-effective solutions and new income opportunities. The team won a San Francisco Startup Weekend competition and plans to scale the platform nationally.
Textbook hookup: Students develop tract-sharing app
Published on June 3, 2011
Marlize Van Romburgh
Overview: A group of UCSB students developed 1night.me, a mobile app designed to streamline textbook-sharing among students. The app aims to disrupt the $5.5 billion textbook market by allowing users to rent textbooks for brief periods, providing an affordable alternative to purchasing costly materials. This innovative solution has attracted attention for its potential to make textbooks more accessible and cost-effective for students.
UCSB Entrepreneurs Earn Prize
Published on May 18, 2011
Kathleen Tan
Overview: A team of UCSB students won the prestigious Kauffman Foundation’s international entrepreneurship competition for their innovative mobile textbook-sharing app, 1night.me. The app, designed to allow students to borrow textbooks for up to 24 hours, was recognized for addressing a real need in education. Competing against schools like MIT and Stanford, the UCSB team took home over $100,000 in software services. Their success highlights the value of solving practical problems in education through accessible, tech-driven solutions.
Jason Vianna ‘13: The Web Man
Published on May 14, 2011
Rebeca Velasco
Overview: Jason Vianna, a UCSB student, stands out as a tech-savvy entrepreneur known for his work in web development. He co-founded Swaapr, an online platform aimed at helping students exchange goods and services, and has actively participated in various projects focused on digital innovation. Jason's passion for technology and his commitment to building impactful solutions have earned him recognition on campus and beyond.