具体描述
This is the remarkable behind-the-scenes story of the creation and growth of Airbnb, the online lodging platform that has become, in under a decade, the largest provider of accommodations in the world. At first just the wacky idea of cofounders Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, and Nathan Blecharczyk, Airbnb has disrupted the $500 billion hotel industry, and its $30 billion valuation is now larger than that of Hilton and close to that of Marriott. Airbnb is beloved by the millions of members in its “host” community and the travelers they shelter every night. And yet, even as the company has blazed such an unexpected path, this is the first book solely dedicated to the phenomenon of Airbnb.
Fortune editor Leigh Gallagher explores the success of Airbnb along with the more controversial side of its story. Regulators want to curb its rapid expansion; hotel industry leaders wrestle with the disruption it has caused them; and residents and customers alike struggle with the unintended consequences of opening up private homes for public consumption. This is also the first in‑depth study of Airbnb's leader, Brian Chesky, the quirky and curious young CEO, as he steers the company into new markets and increasingly uncharted waters.
用户评价
##Airbnb经历了典型的找方向 - 做增长 - 抓管理的创业公司三阶段，然后现在正在面临第四个阶段挑战：第二曲线。读完本书，最惊奇的确实是为何这三位founder没有招聘如Eric Schmidt，或是Shelby Sandberg这样的所谓Adult CEO/COO，而就是自己把Airbnb带到了这样的境地。作者给出了Learning Animal的解释，我觉得固然好的创始人都需要拼命学习，但是这似乎并不足以解释。有意思……
##全球最佳雇主是如何成长起来的
##很感动的一种情怀
##wanqu.co
##热情洋溢，适合年轻创业者的小品。
##建议改看The Upstarts
##热情洋溢，适合年轻创业者的小品。
##建议改看The Upstarts
##Airbnb is a company I want to go to, but failed to go to.