Airbnb remains one of the coolest "we found an interesting problem to solve and then went on to transform an entire trillion dollar industry" stories out there.pic.twitter.com/g1hTR7I3rA
It's interesting how noticing a small crack in the world led to the discovery of a whole new kind of business. Startups are like science in this respect. You notice one tiny thing that isn't explainable by current theory, and when you dig in, there's a whole new world in there.
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That, in a nutshell, is why epistemology underlies economics.
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AirBnB did not invent a new thing. They charged for couchsurfing, which already existed for a long time. Not saying they haven't been a remarkable company but you guys are quick to call something innovation.
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@saillco have a similiar approach but with online shopping instead. People unconsciously preferred to have a more social experience while traveling. They also do while shopping. And shopping has lost its social side with the online experience.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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