Bazaar: A Trusted Student Platform for Goods, Services & Housing
We are building a secure, student-only platform for buying, selling, offering services, and finding housing rooted in trust, community, and opportunity.
How we started?
Bazaar started in the summer of 2024 when our founder struggled to find quality items at fair prices as a student. Frustrated by unsafe and unreliable platforms, the idea for a secure, student-only platform was born. Later that year, at Duke’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship Matchmaker event, he met co-founder Ann Marie, who shared a bold vision for what Bazaar could become. What began as a simple solution quickly evolved into a mission: to empower students to buy, sell, offer services, and find housing within a trusted community. At Bazaar, we believe in opportunity, transparency, and building a student economy that works for everyone.
From Idea to Impact: Bazaar’s Milestones
Since its inception, Bazaar has:
Built a secure platform that ensures only verified students can access listings, providing peace of mind to both buyers and sellers.
Launched an MVP with a growing user base across multiple universities, starting with Duke University, and expanding rapidly to meet the needs of students nationwide.
Fostered a community where students can connect, collaborate, and exchange goods and services, making everyday life easier and more affordable.
Partnered with student organizations to enhance visibility and engagement, driving adoption across campuses. At Bazaar, we are committed to creating opportunities for students by putting trust, community, and empowerment at the core of everything we do.
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Bazaar empowers students to exchange, earn, and connect in a safe and student-only space
Trust
We prioritize safety and reliability in every transaction. By verifying student identities and offering secure communication and payment systems, Bazaar creates a protected space where students can confidently buy, sell, offer services, or find housing.
Comunity
Bazaar is built for and by students. We believe in the power of peer-to-peer support whether it’s furnishing a dorm, finding a tutor, or offering help through services. Our platform strengthens campus connections and fosters a culture of helping each other.
Empowerment
Students aren’t just users, they’re entrepreneurs, problem-solvers, and contributors. Bazaar gives them the tools to earn income, gain experience, and access opportunities, all within a student-first ecosystem.
Our team
A diverse group of passionate students and innovators dedicated to creating a platform that empowers and connects campus communities.
Driven by the challenges he faced as a student, William founded Bazaar to create a secure, student-first marketplace. His vision is to foster trust and community while providing students with opportunities to save, earn, and connect.
Ann Marie’s strategic mindset and commitment to student empowerment helped shape Bazaar’s direction. She believes in creating platforms that provide real value, connecting students to each other while offering practical solutions to everyday needs.
Lily ensures that Bazaar operates efficiently and sustainably. Her expertise in supply chain management plays a vital role in delivering accessible, affordable products and services to students, all while keeping operations running smoothly.
Sumeet is the architect of Bazaar’s user experience. With his strong project management skills, he ensures that the platform’s features align with student needs and that every new development enhances the student experience.