Airbnb

Gauri Govil

Airbnb

Founded in 2008, Airbnb[1] is a global homestay network that allows people to market their residences on a website and seek out potential short term tenants. It is a platform that enables a variety of people to experience an authentic accommodation in any city they choose, and meet a host from the area. It is based in San Francisco, CA, and their mission is to provide a secure marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique travel experiences at any price point in locations all over the world. Unlike other online marketplaces such as Craigslist, Airbnb offers a "world-class" customer experience while also allowing hosts to monetize their vacant spaces.

About Airbnb

History/Founder

Airbnb was founded by Brian Chesky and Joe Gabbia who initially conceptualized the idea at an Industrial Design Conference, where they imagined a service which provided last-minute accommodations and breakfast to travelers unable to secure a hotel booking.