In just the past year, I've tried BJJ, Muay Thai, chess, Warhammer 40k, reading, and Pilates (super short-lived lol). I love learning new hobbies, but let's be honest: it gets expensive! Classes, coaches, gear... it adds up. And in a city like New York, meeting people organically through shared passions is harder than it should be. That's when the idea hit me:

"What if we could trade what we already know to learn something new without money involved?"

Introducing Barter Bloc: a Brooklyn-based peer-to-peer marketplace where people can trade avocational hobbies and passions with their time instead of cash. It doubles as a community-driven space, helping people connect over shared interests and skills, fostering real interactions outside of social media right here in the city we call home.

Trade Skills. Build Futures. No Money Needed.