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Air Mattress Inspiration
- Joe Gebbia rented an air mattress in his living room to a stranger.
- This experience, along with a rent increase, sparked the idea for Airbnb.
First Airbnb Website
- Seeing a design conference with sold-out hotels, Joe and Brian offered air beds in their apartment.
- They created a simple website, airbedandbreakfast.com, and hosted three guests for $80/night.
Polarizing Ideas
- Initially, the idea of Airbnb was met with mixed reactions, some intrigued, others creeped out.
- Gebbia observed that polarizing ideas can indicate a strong underlying need or desire.