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🖋️ By Leigh Gallagher
📅 Paperback | Published 15 February 2018
The Airbnb Story is the definitive behind-the-scenes look at how three scrappy founders turned a simple idea—renting out air mattresses in their apartment—into a multibillion-dollar company that upended the global travel industry. Written by Fortune editor and business journalist Leigh Gallagher, this sharp and fast-paced account pulls back the curtain on one of Silicon Valley’s most fascinating success stories.
More than a business tale, this book explores the cultural tensions, regulatory battles, and ethical questions that Airbnb continues to face as it redefines how people live, travel, and connect. From early investor rejections to global expansion and political friction, Gallagher chronicles the company’s meteoric rise with clarity, insight, and a touch of drama.
A front-row seat to how Airbnb disrupted hospitality and real estate
Ideal for entrepreneurs, innovators, and fans of business thrillers
Explores the ethical and economic impacts of tech-driven change
Balanced, well-researched, and full of real-world startup lessons
Perfect companion read to The Everything Store or No Filter
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Release Date: 15 February 2018
Genre: Business | Startups | Tech Industry
Publisher: Virgin Books
ISBN-13: 9780753545723
Pages: 256
💬 Booksadora Curator’s Note:
A compelling story of vision, hustle, and controversy—The Airbnb Story is a case study in how bold ideas (and bigger risks) can shake up the world, one listing at a time.