The Quest Pod with Justin Kan

Storytime: The Airbnb Story You've Never Heard About

Episode Summary

One key meeting in 2008 changed the course of the company

Episode Notes

Airbnb almost didn't make it. Here's the story of how they got into Y Combinator, after a few screw-ups, tons of breakfast cereals sold, an improbable email and advice from a sad Emmett who could've invested at the perfect moment. 

 

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