Heyouthere Exchange · Pilot

Exchange what you know.
Get what you need.

What if the expertise you contribute to someone else's project could become a way to access the expertise your project needs?

Early-stage projects often need support before there is enough cash to buy it. Heyouthere Exchange tests whether people can access that support by contributing to others.

Unlike traditional marketplaces, Heyouthere Exchange is designed for people who exchange expertise to access other expertise—not to buy and sell services.

Effort Credits are internal credits used to value those exchanges inside Heyouthere.
Your contribution gives you the ability to receive help from anyone else in the ecosystem.
How it works
Effort Credits explainer
Example exchanges

What could be exchanged?

Contributions can range from a single session to longer collaborations. Strategy, design, finance, software development, legal support, operations, marketing, photography, manufacturing, fundraising and many other types of expertise can all become part of the exchange ecosystem.

Offer
Social media management

8h/week for 2 months

Looking for
Finance and fundraising support
Offer
Brand identity strategy

Positioning, visual direction, launch guidelines

Looking for
Website structure and build
Offer
Customer research

Interviews, synthesis, opportunity mapping

Looking for
Prototype or product design support
Offer
Accounting support

Monthly setup for an early project

Looking for
Content creation for launch
Offer
Business development

Partnership outreach and sales preparation

Looking for
UX review and landing page copy
Offer
Operations setup

Processes, suppliers, workflow improvement

Looking for
Business coaching or strategic review

These are examples, not fixed offers. The pilot will help us understand what people actually want to contribute and what they would request in return.

Join

Join the first exchange pilot

Join us in this test. Bring what you would like to share and what you are looking for.

What we are testing

Whether people can exchange concrete contributions through Effort Credits, and which types of support they would offer or request.

What we need from you

Tell us what you could contribute, what you are looking for, and the EFT value you would suggest for your contribution.

How should I estimate an EFT value?

An EFT represents effort, not money, and there is no predefined EFT pricing during the pilot.

When estimating an EFT value, consider the overall effort required to deliver your contribution — not only the time involved, but also the expertise, preparation and level of commitment it requires.

The value you suggest is only a starting reference and will evolve as exchanges take place.

Be part of the Heyouthere community

Everyone who joins Heyouthere Exchange also becomes part of the Heyouthere community.

Questions?

Not sure whether the pilot is right for you?

Contact us
This helps us understand your background and keep the pilot credible.
What type of contribution could you offer to the community?
There are no fixed EFT values yet. Suggest what you consider a fair exchange; values can be adjusted when real exchanges are discussed.
What you are looking for