How It Started
UniShack was founded in 2020 by UCLA student Danny, who struggled to find affordable housing and had to put his education on hold while working and couchsurfing through Westwood. Determined to change that, he built UniShack to help future students find housing.
Our Mission
Our mission is to make student housing more accessible.
What We Do
We provide comprehensive housing solutions designed specifically for students
Verified Listings
Find verified apartments and houses within walking distance of campus. All listings are personally checked to ensure they meet student housing standards and are in safe, convenient locations.
Exclusive Student Discounts
Get special student rates and discounts on rent, security deposits, and utilities. Our partnerships with property managers help you save money while living close to campus.
Sublets
Find short-term housing solutions through our free sublet marketplace. Perfect for students studying abroad, taking summer classes, or needing temporary housing between semesters.
Our Team
The passionate students and professionals behind UniShack
Danny Tang
FounderAfter a really rough time with finding housing, I want to ensure future students can find a place to live.
Avery Biskup
CTOI hope to bring a sense of ease in the housing process for future students to make people feel more at home
Kaitlyn Wu
Product ManagerI hope to create a helpful and user-focused UniShack experienced that makes housing accessible and effortless for all students.
Kenton Bui
Marketing DirectorI'm looking forward to applying my skills to help grow the UniShack brand and helping more college students find housing!
Rebecca Storlie
Client Relations
Our Advisors
Industry experts guiding our mission
Brian Roizen
Cofounder of PriceLassoBrian co-founded Feedonomics, acquired by BigCommerces. Brian is currently building PriceLasso, an intelligent price tracker with smart notifications.
Dan Frederickson
CEO of Kinko'sDan previously served as the CEO of Kinko's, which was acquired by Fedex. He carries extensive experience in business development and operations.
Opportunities
We're always looking for passionate students to join our mission. Current opportunities include:
Campus Manager
Lead UniShack's presence at your campus. As a General Manager, you'll oversee campus operations, develop growth strategies, and build relationships with key stakeholders in the student housing community.
Marketing Specialist
Drive UniShack's brand awareness on campus through social media, events, and partnerships. Create engaging content and implement marketing strategies to help students find their perfect housing.
Real Estate Specialist
Build and maintain relationships with property managers near campus. You'll help onboard new properties to the platform to list all the housing options in one place.