This Week in Startups

Airbnb's category search, Coinbase's new disclosure + Facebook exits podcasting with Ashley Carman | E1457

May 11, 2022

Ashley Carman, a Bloomberg reporter specializing in technology and podcasting, joins the conversation to delve into Facebook's surprising exit from the podcasting space. They explore Airbnb's innovative category search feature aimed at enhancing user experience and the introduction of its new aircover insurance for travelers. Additionally, the discussion touches on the alarming disclosure from Coinbase about custodial asset safety amid market turbulence. Expect insights on current trends and the evolving landscape of both travel and cryptocurrency!

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Navigating Event Planning and Catering Choices

3min

Elevating Experiences: Details Matter

7min

Streamlining Startups: The Power of Quick Developer Hiring

2min

Innovations in Airbnb's Search Experience

6min

Innovations in Housing and Airbnb's Travel Protection

2min

Navigating Airbnb: Trust, Taxes, and Transformations

11min

Navigating Market Dynamics: Rankings, Reviews, and Productivity Tools

2min

Coinbase and the Cryptocurrency Conundrum

17min

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Navigating the Podcasting Battlefield

16min

First Jason and Molly open by digging into some details for the All-In Summit (02:12). Then they discuss Airbnb's search options (08:13), Airbnb's new aircover insurance feature (21:34) and Coinbase's disclosure that account funds aren't safe in a Coinbase bankruptcy (35:04). Then, Molly is joined by Ashley Carman to talk about Facebook dropping podcasts (54:46).

00:00 Molly tees up today’s show
02:12 Jason and Molly are ready for All In Summit, “Details matter”
08:13 Airbnb's search options
12:33 Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist
13:49 More on the new Airbnb search options, where could Airbnb take it?
20:29 Odoo - Get your first app free and a $1000 credit at https://odoo.com/twist
21:34 Airbnb's insurance feature: aircover
33:55 Coda - The All-in-one doc for teams, get a $1,000 credit at https://coda.io/twist
35:04 Coinbase released a filing this morning that sent some into a panic, stock down another 22% today
53:00 Jason heads out to Miami for All In Summit
54:46 Ashley Carman joins to talk about Facebook dropping podcasts

FOLLOW Ashley: https://twitter.com/ashleyrcarman
FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis
FOLLOW Molly: https://twitter.com/mollywood

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