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The Airbnb Story (International Edition): How Three Ordinary Guys Disrupted an Industry, Made Billions... and Created Plenty of Controversy

by Leigh Gallagher
The Airbnb Story (International Edition): How Three Ordinary Guys Disrupted an Industry, Made Billions... and Created Plenty of Controversy
The Airbnb Story (International Edition): How Three Ordinary Guys Disrupted an Industry, Made Billions... and Created Plenty of Controversy

Ordinary founders disrupt industry, spark controversy.

If you're fascinated by modern entrepreneurial success stories, "The Airbnb Story" is for you. It's not just a tale of innovation, but one littered with challenges and contention, offering a raw look into the complexities of starting a game-changing global business. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or just curious about the inner workings of Airbnb, this book provides an insightful narrative of the company's journey.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Airbnb Story (International Edition): How Three Ordinary Guys Disrupted an Industry, Made Billions... and Created Plenty of Controversy

by Leigh Gallagher
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ISBN: 9781328530226
Authors: Leigh Gallagher
Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA
Date of Publication: 2018-02-13
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Travel, Economics, Biographies & Memoirs, History, Business
Related Topics: History, Biography, Technology, Leadership, Entrepreneurship
Goodreads rating: 3.86
(rated by 3322 readers)

Description

This is the remarkable behind-the-scenes story of the creation and growth of Airbnb, the online lodging platform that has become, in under a decade, the largest provider of accommodations in the world. At first just the wacky idea of cofounders Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, and Nathan Blecharczyk, Airbnb has disrupted the $500 billion hotel industry, and its $30 billion valuation is now larger than Hilton's and Marriott's. Airbnb is beloved by the millions of members in its “host” community and the travelers they shelter every night. And yet, even as the company has blazed such an unexpected path, this is the first book solely dedicated to the phenomenon of Airbnb. Fortune editor Leigh Gallagher explores the success of Airbnb along with the more controversial side of its story. Regulators want to curb its rapid expansion; hotel industry leaders wrestle with the disruption it has caused them; and residents and customers alike struggle with the unintended consequences of opening up private homes for public consumption. This is also the first in-depth study of Airbnb's leader, Brian Chesky, the quirky and curious young CEO, as he steers the company into new markets and increasingly uncharted waters.
 

Ordinary founders disrupt industry, spark controversy.

If you're fascinated by modern entrepreneurial success stories, "The Airbnb Story" is for you. It's not just a tale of innovation, but one littered with challenges and contention, offering a raw look into the complexities of starting a game-changing global business. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or just curious about the inner workings of Airbnb, this book provides an insightful narrative of the company's journey.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.