How Boxes of Cereal Led to the Creation of Airbnb

The transcript details the early days of Airbnb, starting with the founders' initial idea, which was met with skepticism. They first experimented by turning their home into a bed and breakfast during a design conference. To fund their startup, they sold collectible cereal boxes themed around the 2008 presidential candidates. Despite initial struggles, they joined Y Combinator, which helped them grow during the Great Recession as people sought affordable travel options and ways to save money. The combination of economic conditions and growing social media comfort contributed to Airbnb's eventual success.

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