Airbnb
American online platform for rental accommodations
Every podcast mention of Airbnb in one pod.
249 videos. Track how it's discussed, by whom, and what experts actually think.
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Videos Mentioning Airbnb
How to Be a Great Founder with Reid Hoffman (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 13)
Y Combinator
Mentioned as an example of a startup where an investor could make a quick investment decision due to strong references.
Andrew Chen — Growth Secrets from Uber, Exploring the Metaverse, Startup Investing, and More
Tim Ferriss
An online marketplace for lodging, mentioned as an example of a company that connects people and benefits from network effects, and later for its early 'doing things that don't scale' strategies.
Hiring and Culture with Patrick and John Collison and Ben Silbermann (HtSaS 2014: 11)
Y Combinator
Online marketplace for lodging, mentioned as a company where candidates might also be interviewing.
Team and Execution with Sam Altman (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 2)
Y Combinator
A company highlighted for its rigorous hiring process, emphasizing cultural fit and commitment, including interviewing for extreme dedication.
Ron Conway at Startup School SV 2014
Y Combinator
A hospitality service company mentioned as an example of a counterintuitive idea that gained traction due to a specific market need (the 2008 mortgage crisis).
Hiroki Takeuchi
Y Combinator
Mentioned for their talk at Y Combinator about the first thousand days of starting a business.
Eric Schmidt — Lessons from a Trillion-Dollar Coach | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Referenced as a company that used design and innovative ways to be a successful competitor and win market share, similar to how customer service can be a competitive advantage.
Patrick Collison — CEO of Stripe | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
An online marketplace for lodging, mentioned as a top entrepreneurial company invited by Obama to Cuba, alongside Patrick Collison.
Mr Money Mustache Interview
Tim Ferriss
A short-term rental platform, given as an example similar to VRBO for vacation rentals.
The art of influence: The single most important skill left that AI can’t replace | Jessica Fain
Lenny's Podcast
Mentioned in relation to its core value 'Be a Host', aligning with Jessica Fain's life motto of 'First the guests'.
Female Founders Conference 2017
Y Combinator
Cited as a startup that grew unexpectedly large. The speaker admits initially underestimating its potential, highlighting how big ideas often seem dubious at first.
Startup Investor School Day 1 Live Stream
Y Combinator
Used as an example to illustrate that the specific investment instrument (SAFE, convertible note, or equity) matters less than the company's growth potential when achieving large returns.
YC SUS: Eric Migicovsky & Dalton Caldwell discuss pivoting & pitching
Y Combinator
Mentioned in the context of TAM calculation, questioning the initial market size if only considering people sleeping on floors at small city conferences.
Michael Seibel - How to Plan an MVP
Y Combinator
Used as a case study for an early MVP, highlighting its initial lack of payments and map view.
Should You Start A Startup? | Startup School
Y Combinator
A hospitality company, mentioned as a successful YC company where Nick Grandy worked as the first employee after his startup failed.
How To Build A Tech Startup With No Technical Skills
Y Combinator
Cited as an example of a company that lived and died by its speed of shipping software, emphasizing the critical role of engineering talent.
How Do Billion Dollar Startups Start?
Y Combinator
A company whose early days are often looked at by founders, but whose initial stages were indistinguishable from other startups.
How To Talk To Users | Startup School
Y Combinator
Mentioned as a past company of Gustav and the subject of an experiment by its CEO, Brian Chesky, to understand user needs.
How To Cold Email Investors - Michael Seibel
Y Combinator
Mentioned as a reference for a common deck format for startups.
Balaji Srinivasan at Startup School 2013
Y Combinator
A platform that disrupted the hospitality industry, allowing people to rent out their homes.
Don't Make These Hiring Mistakes
Y Combinator
Used as an example of a successful company that eventually hired many employees, but they did so much later in their lifecycle after achieving product-market fit. They also highlight that Airbnb waited 18 months to hire their first employee post-founding.
Secrets You Can Learn From Your Customers
Y Combinator
A company used as an example of how empathetic customer service led to valuable insights.
60 Startup Founders Share How They Met Their Co-Founder
Y Combinator
Mentioned as the company where two co-founders met and developed a shared passion for decarbonization.
Users You Don't Want by Michael Seibel
Y Combinator
Used as a hypothetical example to illustrate how 'hijack users' (those hosting illegal drug parties) could harm the platform despite generating revenue.