Where did Airbnb get its name?
Have you ever wondered where Airbnb, a $31 billion company got it’s name from? Here is a brief history of how this big company was founded, how it got its name and how its journey to fame has been. Also, a list of three Airbnb Competitors that you should know will be listed below, read on!
Airbnb made its first appearance in 2008 when two roommates Zoe Gebbia and Brian Chesky decided to earn rent money. Initially, they were 3 roommates, with Nathan Blecharczyk as the third person. When their rent was increased, Nathan left the apartment, but Joe and Brain didn’t. Instead, they started thinking of a means of earning money, an idea of renting the spare room and offering breakfast and a tour to guests came and they took it. Joe had an Air bed in his wardrobe so he dug it out and placed it in the spare room, they spread the news of their new “business” to friends, blogs and websites that listened and got 3 guests for their “Air Bed and Breakfast”. This idea popped… Read more “Where did Airbnb get its name?”