vecindad is a trust-based local rec network. you ask the people in your trust circle: your friends, your community.
still text the same three friends every time you need a rec? vecindad is for that too. the spots Maya knows. the haircut Jon swears by. it surfaces and organizes the recs that get lost in an instagram story or buried in a group chat. no anonymous reviews. no paid placement. no algorithm guessing what you might like.
post a question to your network. specific, scoped, fast. "where do I get my hair cut?" "who's a good dentist in the south loop?" "anyone want drinks friday?"
from people you know and trust. named. with context. not 30 strangers' aggregate scores. three people who know you, your taste, and the city.
save what worked. answer when someone in your network asks.
the people who know you best know what's best for you. searchable, savable, not lost in a story.
yes. members don't pay to use vecindad. we want to remove stress from your everyday life, not add it.
first cohort goes live late summer 2026. cities and communities are still being selected. join the waitlist and we'll let you know when your city has a path.
by invite from another member, or via your community when its cohort opens. organic interest is welcome. sign up for the waitlist and tell us your city.
at launch, yes. vecindad works best where members live close enough that "the spot two neighborhoods over" is a useful answer. urban, dense cities first. if your city isn't on the launch list, sign up for the waitlist and we'll let you know when it opens.
SJ, Chicago-based. solo founder, but not alone. friends, advisors, and people who keep showing up. more on her soon.