Have you ever thought about what it would be like to gather a group of complete strangers for an intimate experience? A few months ago, we beta tested the Bunking concept by bringing together a group of eight young professionals to live together for an entire week
We gathered in Prince Edward County in a beautiful scenic home by the water
Our team intended to gather a group of like-minded people that would bond over a common interest, in this case, we chose remote work
What we didn’t anticipate were the bonds, and genuine human-to-human connections that would be forged throughout the duration of the experience
How did we find participants? We tapped into our social community and began to put out feelers
We wanted to know if the community we had spent months building on social media would be interested in connecting with like-minded people to share experiences and wow, were they ever! In a limited time, we had received well over one hundred applicants and the response was overwhelming! Our team quickly got to work on combing through the applications
We researched what the intended audience would appreciate amongst other BunkMates and we got to work on a comprehensive questionnaire that would ensure that all participants that were chosen would be compatible
What happened during the stay? We anticipated that BunkMates would collaborate throughout the day and brainstorm together while working remotely
But what we didn’t anticipate was the synergy that immediately formed amongst the group
We had young professionals from tech, travel and tourism, hospitality, and government and everyone was able to find synergies and meet on common ground
Our BunkMates adventured to the sand dunes, took in local eateries and wineries, shared stories by the campfire, and played board game after board game
Strangers turned into friends and the entire group quickly merged to share meals and create lasting memories
What has happened since? Since, all participants have kept in touch
Sharing career advice and milestones, and even gathering for a game night where we reminisced on climbing the sand dunes and laughing over our nightly board game sessions
We keep in touch regularly and hope to host a reunion in the near future
I was fortunate enough to have been selected to participate in this experience
After having withstood almost two years of social isolation as a result of the pandemic, connecting with other people my age that shared similar interests to my own was both refreshing and heartwarming
My new friend and fellow BunkMate Pushpvir said it best when he reflected on the experience and opened up about how he never envisioned himself as an introvert participating in an experience of this kind. “I spent 5 days with complete strangers at a location that I had never been to before
I couldn’t have imagined my introverted self to be out and about yet, I wanted to be a part of it and it turned out to be an incredible experience! Be it playing Phase 10 with Hannah and Rose or jamming to Bollywood songs with Aman and Alison
Be it listening to the greater vision from Darren and Katrina or learning about physical well-being from Olivia.Every bit of the experience provided by Bunking was to be cherished.” What’s next for Bunking?Bunking is a social marketplace that is connecting like-minded people through flexible shared living stays and once in a lifetime travel experiences
We will leverage innovative, matchmaking technology to connect users with a group of people that share their interests and match their energy so everyone, everywhere, can begin to prioritise human-to-human connection
Our technology is customer centric; always honing in on the core fundamentals that are necessary for humans to thrive
Join us as we connect like-minded people from all around the world by subscribing to our newsletter for marketplace updates and insider insights! Have you ever thought about what it would be like to gather a group of complete strangers for an intimate experience? A few months ago, we beta tested the Bunking concept by bringing together a group of eight young professionals to live together for an entire week
How did we find participants? How did we find participants? We tapped into our social community and began to put out feelers
We tapped into our social community and began to put out feelers
What happened during the stay? What happened during the stay? We anticipated that BunkMates would collaborate throughout the day and brainstorm together while working remotely
We anticipated that BunkMates would collaborate throughout the day and brainstorm together while working remotely
What has happened since? What has happened since? Since, all participants have kept in touch
Since, all participants have kept in touch
Be it listening to the greater vision from Darren and Katrina or learning about physical well-being from Olivia.Every bit of the experience provided by Bunking was to be cherished.” My new friend and fellow BunkMate Pushpvir said it best when he reflected on the experience and opened up about how he never envisioned himself as an introvert participating in an experience of this kind. “I spent 5 days with complete strangers at a location that I had never been to before
Be it listening to the greater vision from Darren and Katrina or learning about physical well-being from Olivia.Every bit of the experience provided by Bunking was to be cherished.” What’s next for Bunking? What’s next for Bunking? Bunking is a social marketplace that is connecting like-minded people through flexible shared living stays and once in a lifetime travel experiences
Bunking is a social marketplace that is connecting like-minded people through flexible shared living stays and once in a lifetime travel experiences
Join us as we connect like-minded people from all around the world by subscribing to our newsletter for marketplace updates and insider insights! Join us as we connect like-minded people from all around the world by subscribing to our newsletter for marketplace updates and insider insights!