About Kindred
Kindred is a members-only home exchange network that enables verified homeowners and renters to swap their homes without nightly rental fees, using a credit-based system earned by hosting or referring members. Founded in 2021 and based in San Francisco, the platform serves travelers, remote workers, and families seeking affordable, authentic travel experiences across 150+ cities in North America and Europe. Members can do direct one-to-one swaps or use credits earned from hosting to book stays at other homes.
Company details
Funding
Total raised
$148
Last stage
Growth
Investors
Founders
Justine Palefsky
Co-founder and CEO of Kindred, a global home swapping platform founded in 2021.
LinkedInTas Amina
Co-founder of Kindred, the members-only home exchange network.
Tasneem Amina
Co-founded Kindred in 2021 after meeting Justine Palefsky while working at Opendoor, a real-estate technology company.
LinkedInWhat happens next.
No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.
Confirm the fit
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I pitch you to the company
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
A meeting lands on your calendar
If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.