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Re:Airbnb Has Arrived: Raising Mega-Round at a $1 Billion+ V... by thaumaturgy on Monday May 30, 2011 @03:19PM (#2600180)
Yet, you (reportedly) weren't fond of the idea, either ...
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Re:Airbnb Has Arrived: Raising Mega-Round at a $1 Billion+ V... by pg on Monday May 30, 2011 @04:03PM (#2600273)
We weren't. This is a good illustration of why you want to invest based on the founders rather than the idea. The founders we liked immediately.

Also, the idea was different initially. Initially they expected the host always to be there.

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Re:Airbnb Has Arrived: Raising Mega-Round at a $1 Billion+ V... by prayag on Monday May 30, 2011 @04:15PM (#2600315)
I also remember someone talking about airbnb airlifting breakfasts for the guest. That seemed like a weak link.

I am kind of surprised that you didn't buy in the idea. Couchsurfing.org has been very successful

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Re:Airbnb Has Arrived: Raising Mega-Round at a $1 Billion+ V... by revorad on Monday May 30, 2011 @04:15PM (#2600314)
"Because otherwise who will cook the breakfast???", Brian asked once...
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