We at Rentah are trying to bring the sharing economy to everyone with an internet connection. Our team has deeply varied histories and backgrounds, from South America to East Asia and back here to North America. What we do have in common, and what we like to pride ourselves on, is being a "company for the people." In the process of building this site most of us have worked 2nd jobs, finished school, started paying of school loans, and had to deal with rising rents in New York City! We recognize we are not unique in facing hardships; this is the world we live in. Our goal though, through Rentah, is to help others face similar hardships with dignity, strength, and support.

If you break down the word “company” to its root meaning, you get “com,” meaning “with”, and “pan” (panis), which means bread. To have company is to break bread. That is why the term “company” is used to describe businesses, army regiments, and the folks that you spend time with. It is about sharing and spending time together. It is this simplicity that guides the ethical standard we try to live by when it comes to business.

Whether you call it the sharing economy, gig economy, collaborative consumption, or something else, Rentah is the marketplace for most of it.

We are an online platform which allows individuals and businesses to rent out, or request, goods and services within their community. So, for example, if you happen to be a great baker, why not get started on Rentah, teach some baking classes, and share some of that bread with your neighbors!