The Rise of Airbnb: From Airbeds to Billions

In a span of 11 years, Airbnb went from being a company that rents 3 mattresses to a company that counts 150 million users, arranges 2 million bookings per day, and whose value is estimated at $38 billion. To help you understand how Airbnb achieved such a huge success, we’re taking you back to 2008, when Airbnb provided the people with a clever way of earning extra money off of their homes as the housing market was crashing.

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[GamingNinjaSheep]

No mention on the effects on hotels, as hinted in the title, but otherwise an interesting video.

[HaCkErk]

Hmmm better then the last one. I prefer the more historical themed videos, but this was more in tone with the regular content.

[idontknowman]

better than the last one, it's great that you read our comments

[xelefonte]

The Obama O’s and Capn McCain cereals saved them. Who would’ve guessed?

[DJCproduction]

Ok so I had my complaints with the last video. Again I don’t have a problem with different narrators. but I do like the unique style this channel has had with presentation with information and editing style of the graphics. this is more inline with what I expect of the channel then the last video. Thank you for reading the comments and understanding we are here for the unique style and the information.

[demetriocooper]

Better than last time, Now lets focus on a more historical topic

[victornderu]

Going back to your roots. Fantastic Work.

[jaxjr]

I'm very grateful for Airbnb. I'm surviving currently being homeless as a result of this service. Many nights I've slept in my car because of either lack of vacancy, costly hotel rates, etc but with Airbnb rates are much less costly and I could actually afford to spread my income (which ain't a lot!!) and afford some decent housing until getting on my financial feet again and establish my own place. Thanks guys!!

[AK-celg]

Not a complain, but I miss "Until then stay smart."

[MrDan]

Much better than the last one! really interesting about how it all started and throwing in some really interesting facts there and here. Only problem I have might be the title, some mention or explanation to try to answer the title of video should be in the video. Also I kinda wish to get some more in depths of the economics. We are maybe a small subgroup who wanna know more, but that would be what percentage cut of every transaction, other streams of revenue for the company and what actually make up the current valuation. Looking forward to the next video, keep it up!

[doodelay]

these guys are extremely business savvy

[sersimovi]

Better. Not as good as before but better

[bagondreamer]

AirBnB might be cheaper on average but if you take into account the added fees and the fact that sometimes it would be cheaper and more convenient to stay at a hotel, then I don't know if AirBnB really will be the death of hotels.

[marcogh]

Wouldn’t a more appropriate title be “The rise of Airbnb” or something, it makes no mention of the decline of hotels

[NCSTalkid]

Actually back in my fresman years i had this kind of idea, but the diffrence is tourism and integrating touristm area with my secret formula. Shame i too focused on improving my gpa, and forgotten. Perhaps in 5-10 years later i can get it start

[deathlarsen]

This has nothing to do with meeting people it's ALL about MAKING MONEY

[sor]

I agree with Graham. I would never share my home. But it seems this is a easy money maker if you're in dire straits just like with Uber.

[yoonie]

im here for the fvcking reflection paper ✨ *I HATE IT HERE* ✨

[nawe]

I’m convinced now after seeing three videos that Felix is in every video

[robertshuxley]

Joe Gebbia suddenly became good looking and grew a hairline just like Elon Musk after making his money