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The Airbnb Story by Leigh Gallagher
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Binding: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN: 978-0753545591
Reader’s Age: Adults 18+
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Author: Leigh Gallagher
Release Date: February 13, 2018
Genre: Business & Finance
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The Airbnb Story Paperback – The True Business Journey Behind the World’s Biggest Home-Sharing Company
About the Book
The Airbnb Story takes you inside one of the most unexpected business wins in recent memory. It follows three broke friends with an air mattress and a wild idea, and shows exactly how that idea grew into a company worth billions.
About the Author
Leigh Gallagher is a senior editor at Fortune magazine, where she has spent years covering business leaders and major companies up close. Her reporting background gives this book a level of access and detail readers won’t find anywhere else.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is perfect for anyone curious about how a simple idea turns into a global company. Entrepreneurs, business students, travel lovers, and Airbnb hosts will all find something valuable here. Kids can enjoy it too. Have you ever wondered how a company most people trust today started with just three air mattresses on a living room floor?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is The Airbnb Story good for beginners in business?
Yes. Leigh Gallagher writes in a simple, story-driven style, so no business background is needed to enjoy this book.
Does this book cover Airbnb’s controversies too?
Yes. It covers both the company’s success and the pushback from regulators, hotels, and local communities.
How long is The Airbnb Story paperback?
The paperback runs 256 pages, making it a quick yet detailed read for busy readers.
| Weight | 200 g |
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| Dimensions | 17.8 × 1.7 × 19.8 cm |
Readers will learn how Airbnb's founders turned rejection after rejection into one of the fastest growing companies in the world. The book walks through the company's earliest struggles, its clashes with hotel giants and city regulators, and the tough decisions that shaped its growth. It also gives an honest look at CEO Brian Chesky and the choices he made while steering the company through uncertain territory. By the end, readers gain a clear understanding of what real entrepreneurship looks like, mistakes, risks, and all.
