About BART
BART is a skill-trading marketplace — modern bartering for the creator economy. List what you offer, find what you need, and trade skills directly with other people. No fees, no middlemen, no cash required.
Why we built BART
BART started with a simple observation: creators are constantly trading favours with each other, but there was nowhere to do it at scale. A designer helps a friend with their brand, and that friend records a podcast intro in return. It happens all the time — just without a platform to make it easy.
We built BART to give those trades a home. A place where you can list what you do, see what others offer, and make it official. No awkward DMs, no guessing what a fair exchange looks like, and no money changing hands unless you want it to.
Why BART?
Community first
BART is built for real people — freelancers, creators, and small-business owners who know the value of a good trade. Every listing is reviewed before it goes live to keep the marketplace trusted and useful.
No cash needed
Cash is optional. On BART, your skills are your currency. A photographer trades headshots for web design. A copywriter swaps landing pages for meal prep. Everyone wins.
Built for creators
Whether you make music, write code, take photos, or teach yoga — BART gives you a marketplace that values what you actually do, not just what you charge.
We're building a trusted trade network where skill value is visible, practical, and community-driven.
Founded by
BART is founder-led. We collaborate with specialist contributors across product, design, and community as the marketplace grows.
Geenay Kotzé
Founder
Designer and strategist focused on building tools that empower creative professionals.
Connor Finlayson
Tech Guy
Product builder and marketplace specialist. Passionate about connecting creators through skill exchange.
Ready to trade?
Join the marketplace where creators trade what they do best.