Swaply is just getting started, and we’d love for you to be part of the story.
Syd Suresh
Co-Founder & CTO
Syd brings expertise in cybersecurity and AI. His focus is on building a platform that’s reliable, secure, and ready for growth. At Swaply, he oversees all tech development, ensuring nothing gets left to chance.
Walter Sarmiento
Co-Founder & CEO
Walter leads with vision and precision. He’s the driving force behind Swaply, ensuring every decision serves the mission: creating the ultimate marketplace for students. With a deep background in tech and entrepreneurship, he’s making things happen.
Joe Boehler
Co-Founder & CFO
Joe knows how to balance growth and strategy. With experience in startups and financial planning, he’s responsible for making sure Swaply scales effectively and sustainably. When it comes to execution, he doesn’t miss.
Joshua Yustana
Developer
Joshua specializes in full-stack development, having built numerous apps. His experience in front and back-end design ensures our software architecture remains organized and maintainable as we scale.
Christopher Heffernan
Developer
Christopher specializes in AI, being involved in Quantum Tech and Machine Learning research. His experience with AI allows us to leverage critical insights into how we can tailor Swaply to our users.
Our Mission
At Swaply, we’re redefining campus life by creating a secure, student-exclusive marketplace that connects students through simple and trusted transactions. Our mission goes beyond just buying and selling—we’re building a vibrant community where students engage, share, and connect through meaningful interactions.
Why Swaply?
We saw how students struggled with unreliable platforms like Facebook Marketplace, GroupMe, and Instagram to buy and sell on campus. These platforms aren’t built with students in mind—they’re fragmented, inefficient, and risky. Swaply was created to give students a better way to connect, trade, and engage. Our built-in engagement features, like interactive polls and user profiles, make every interaction meaningful, turning everyday transactions into opportunities to connect.
How it Works in 3 Simple Steps...
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Secure the Transaction
Meet, Confirm, and Swap!
Meet, Confirm, and Swap!
Pick a pre-set meeting spot, inspect the item, and complete the transaction in-app using a one-time password (OTP) for security.
Secure the Transaction
Place a bid or hit “Buy Now.” Funds are held safely using our escrow-like system until you verify the item.
Post an item for sale with clear details and set your preferred pricing option, or explore categories and discover deals.
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Walter Sarmiento
Co-Founder & CEO
Walter leads with vision and precision. He’s the driving force behind Swaply, ensuring every decision serves the mission: creating the ultimate marketplace for students. With a deep background in tech and entrepreneurship, he’s making things happen.
Syd Suresh
Co-Founder & CTO
As the Chief Techincal Officer at Swaply, Syd brings expertise in cybersecurity and AI. His focus is on building a platform that’s reliable, secure, and ready for growth. At Swaply, he oversees all tech development, ensuring nothing gets left to chance.
Joe Boehler
Co-Founder & CFO
Joe knows how to balance growth and strategy. With experience in startups and financial planning, he’s responsible for making sure Swaply scales effectively and sustainably. When it comes to execution, he doesn’t miss.
Joshua Yustana
Developer
Joshua specializes in full-stack development, having built numerous apps. His experience in front and back-end design ensures our software architecture remains organized and maintainable as we scale.
Chris Heffernan
Developer
Christopher specializes in AI, being involved in Quantum Tech and Machine Learning research. His experience with AI can allow us to leverage critical insights into how we can tailor Swaply to our users.