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Khalid Meniri

04/13/25

@ EO

Building a guest-first experience is far superior to just creating another B2B product, even though we are a B2B company. The hotel industry has been left behind technologically, with many systems dating back to the 1960s, while user behavior has evolved rapidly.

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How I Built a $300M Startup with No Degree and No NetworkㅣSelfbook, Khalid Meniri

@ EO

How I Built a $300M Startup with No Degree and No NetworkㅣSelfbook, Khalid Meniri

04/13/25

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Jared Friedman

11/23/24

@ Y Combinator

Vertical B2B SaaS companies can provide significantly better user experiences compared to traditional enterprise software, which often suffers from being a jack of all trades but master of none.

Khalid Meniri

04/13/25

@ EO

Instead of trying to completely replace existing hotel systems, we pivoted to work cohesively with them, integrating our solutions to enhance the booking experience.

Joe Gebbia

06/07/17

@ Y Combinator

Designing for trust is crucial for companies, especially when introducing new experiences like staying in someone's home.

Brian Halligan

05/08/19

@ Y Combinator

The way people buy products is changing; they prefer a seamless customer experience without waiting for sales representatives, which is becoming crucial in both B2B and B2C markets.

Gustaf Alströmer

06/27/19

@ Y Combinator

In B2B, many consumer growth tactics are now being adopted, but B2B companies often have higher lifetime value, allowing for more creative online marketing strategies.

Katie Dill

10/16/24

@ Y Combinator

Design is crucial for startups to build trust and confidence in their products, especially when introducing novel concepts like Airbnb's home-sharing model.

Brian Chesky

04/06/17

@ Y Combinator

Airbnb operates as a technology company, facing challenges like international regulations, safety, and trust, while also needing to provide a world-class user experience.

Khalid Meniri

04/13/25

@ EO

I have a stubborn persona and a relentless drive to create a seamless experience, which led us to pivot our strategy during the pandemic. We realized that no hotel could accept Apple Pay at that time, and launching a consumer app was extremely challenging.

Y Combinator Cast

08/27/22

@ Y Combinator

Building a great product is important, but startups must also focus on how to acquire customers effectively; a self-service interface alone is not a sufficient strategy.