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Technology · 21 min

The Airbnb Story

By Leigh Gallagher

This episode reveals how Airbnb transformed hospitality by systematically building trust and fostering human connection, turning strangers into a global community.

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“This episode reveals how Airbnb transformed hospitality by systematically building trust and fostering human connection, turning strangers into a global community.”

— Leigh Gallagher, The Airbnb Story

What it is about

Trust, Community, Disruption, Hospitality

Who it is for

If you've ever wondered how seemingly impossible ideas gain widespread acceptance, this will illuminate the subtle mechanics of building trust and community from scratch, and this will help you see what to do next.

The author

Leigh Gallagher, a seasoned business journalist, meticulously chronicles Airbnb's journey, revealing the strategic decisions and human elements that allowed it to overcome skepticism and redefine an industry.

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Leigh Gallagher

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