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Sweekar Koirala

Stealth • 5m

5 Key Lessons I Learned from Studying Airbnb's Growth Strategy 🚀 Solve Real Problems: Airbnb addressed a genuine need for affordable, unique accommodations. They found a niche and excelled in it, making them indispensable to their users. Leverage Existing Platforms: Airbnb used successful platforms like Craigslist to reach targeted users quickly, gaining exposure and credibility without large marketing budgets. Build Trust: Trust was a significant challenge for Airbnb early on. They overcame this with reviews, verifications, and secure payment systems, gaining user trust. Scale Smartly: Airbnb didn't try to become international overnight. They targeted a few cities first, refined their business, and then expanded, managing growth effectively without compromising service quality. Cultivate a Strong Community: A well-developed host and guest community contributed to Airbnb's success. By fostering relationships and encouraging engagement, they built a sustained and involved audience

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Armaan Nath

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Airbnb's unique approach to sorting search results by price has sparked discussions within the industry. Unlike many e-commerce platforms that allow users to sort listings from lowest to highest price, Airbnb prioritizes relevance and quality over pr

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The Power of a Community If you are in the beginning phase of starting a startup or business, it is very important to have a community. 🍃 Why is a community important? If you are launching any product or service, you need to create trust among pe

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Deepasnhu Chail

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Out-of-the-Box Hustle - Clever Tricks Startups Used to Beat the Odds and Make It Big Airbnb In 2008,during the financial crisis, Airbnb was struggling to raise funds. The founders got creative and started selling novelty cereal boxes called "Obama

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Vansh Khandelwal

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Airbnb revolutionized travel by integrating the sharing economy and promoting collaborative consumption. Targeting budget travelers, it offers affordable stays with locals, fostering cultural exchange. The platform’s success lies in its 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫

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“Saturday Startup Nugget Story- 3” AirBnB cash crunch and their innovative solution to make some quick cash. Flashback to 2008, Airbnb was facing a money crunch. So, the smart founders had a wild idea – sell cereal! They created special boxes, "Ob

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Glimsera

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Community-Driven Beauty Reviews: Are They the Future? 🤔 With so many beauty products out there, how important is it to get honest feedback from a community? Would you trust a recommendation from a friend or an influencer more? Let's discuss ✨

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Anonymous

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Wtf are these Chinese apps, targeted for Indians?! And why tf are they back ?!

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Sarun George Sunny

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From Air Mattresses to a Multi-Billion Dollar Game-Changer In 2008, roommates Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia found themselves in a classic bind: rent was due, and their bank accounts were empty. Instead of panicking, they got creative. With a major des

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DIVYANSHU MHATRE

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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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Karan Sahu

Stealth • 8m

Platforms that can harness the power of network effects are the ones that don't need marketing; their consumer market spreads through word of mouth. For example (Medial, WhatsApp, Airbnb, and Uber).

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