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Company. Airbnb: Becoming a Verb

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Trusting Strangers: The Rise of Home-Sharing

This chapter examines the societal acceptance and evolution of platforms like Airbnb and Uber that facilitate trust in strangers. It highlights the challenges faced by the founders of Airbnb, including initial skepticism and funding struggles, as well as the broader shift from traditional accommodations to home-sharing models. Through anecdotes and comparisons to historical practices, the discussion reveals how innovative ideas can disrupt entrenched industries and reshape public perception.

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