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Ilya Volodarsky

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

Airbnb aims for users to stay at rental properties at least once a year, while Facebook wants users to engage with their newsfeed daily or monthly to avoid being considered churned.

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Ilya Volodarsky - Analytics for Startups

@ Y Combinator

Ilya Volodarsky - Analytics for Startups

08/01/19

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Gustaf Alstromer

09/12/18

@ Y Combinator

For Airbnb, the value is realized when users book and stay, but since travel is infrequent, measuring repeat usage can be challenging.

Ilya Volodarsky

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

Retention periods depend on the type of business; for example, an Airbnb would expect users to return based on travel frequency, which can vary widely.

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.

Gustaf Alströmer

06/27/19

@ Y Combinator

Airbnb's growth was driven by the viral nature of unique guest experiences, which people naturally share with friends.

Jessica Livingston

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

Airbnb's evolution from renting airbeds to entire homes illustrates the necessity of adapting your startup's approach to meet market demand.

Adora Cheung

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

In a marketplace like Airbnb, you have two types of users: guests and hosts. To measure success, you need a metric that reflects value for both groups, such as the number of nights booked.

Jimmy

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@ Y Combinator

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Brian Chesky

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We realized that if we could get enough people to use Airbnb, they would tell others about it, leading to organic growth.

Brian Chesky

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Airbnb is not just a travel company; we focus on community and connection, rather than traditional tourism.