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Are there examples of a really Bad Idea which turned out to be Great Businesses ?

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Airbnb: People thought no one would want to rent out their homes to strangers, but it became a global giant in hospitality

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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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Have you ever thought of a brand like KFC, but on a truck. We can reduce rent for space and give it cheaper right? Would people accept that?

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Vishu Bheda

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It’s only cringe until it starts working. A great example of this is Airbnb. When Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia first came up with the idea of letting people rent out air mattresses in their living rooms, many thought it was a crazy idea. Who would

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