The Birth of Airbnb: Serendipity and Innovation

This chapter narrates the origins of Airbnb, starting from a simple need for rent money during a design conference in San Francisco. It highlights the strong friendships among the co-founders and their complementary skills, which played a crucial role in shaping their innovative journey. Additionally, the chapter captures the challenges they faced and their resourceful marketing strategies, including a creative cereal stunt, that ultimately led to their acceptance into Y Combinator for mentorship.