Vrbo
Company
A pre-existing competitor to Airbnb in the vacation rental market. Michael Seibel mentions using Vrbo before Airbnb existed and notes that Vrbo, along with Craigslist, did not facilitate payments, which was a key friction point.
Mentioned in 3 videos
Videos Mentioning Vrbo
Where Do Great Startup Ideas Come From? – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel
Y Combinator
A pre-existing competitor to Airbnb in the vacation rental market. Michael Seibel mentions using Vrbo before Airbnb existed and notes that Vrbo, along with Craigslist, did not facilitate payments, which was a key friction point.
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All-In Podcast
A vacation rental platform owned by Expedia, considered a key asset in potential acquisition talks.
Mr Money Mustache Interview
Tim Ferriss
A vacation rental website mentioned as a way Mr. Money Mustache and his wife find nice houses to rent on beaches for their winter vacations.