Sharetribe

“Launching in five months felt like rapid fire compared to building from scratch. Building it myself would have cost so much more. With Sharetribe, I knew I could launch quickly, get feedback, and then focus on making the platform better. I wanted it to be tested in real life by real people, as soon as possible.”

“Before launching, I spent some time researching the market. I made calculations based on the numbers of private pools in different countries, contacted insurance providers, and had over 400 calls with pool owners that would be my target audience for supply.”

“I think creating a second-hand cosplay marketplace allows cosplay to be a lot more inclusive towards people who might not otherwise be able to afford cosplay. You can buy cheaper wigs, you can buy cheaper costumes, all because they’re second-hand.”