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Honestly, I'm not surprised they struggled at first. The idea of letting strangers crash at your place does seem a bit sketchy on paper. Thank goodness they stuck with it and made it work, to a level where every $1500 spent around the world, AirbnB has a share in it.
Work on your ideas • 1y
In the early days of Airbnb, founders Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, and Nathan Blecharczyk struggled to find investors. They tried to raise $150,000 for 10% of the company but faced many rejections. Despite pitching to several prominent investors, no one
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Student & Financial ... • 6m
Selling isn’t about being clever. It’s not about throwing mud at the wall and hoping it sticks. It’s about asking the right questions, planting the right seed, and letting it grow. The best salespeople don’t pitch. They help people realize what the
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The Inspiring Story of Airbnb: From an Idea to a Billion-Dollar In 2007, Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia struggled to pay rent in San Francisco. With hotels fully booked for a conference, they rented out air mattresses in their apartment, calling it "Air
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