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Joe Gebbia

06/07/17

@ Y Combinator

We realized that many of our hosts had poor photos of their listings, which hindered growth; addressing this issue was crucial for our success.

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Scaling Product | Fireside with Joe Gebbia and Reid Hoffman

@ Y Combinator

Scaling Product | Fireside with Joe Gebbia and Reid Hoffman

06/07/17

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Brian Chesky

06/02/24

@ The Social Radars Podcast

We built a network of photographers to improve the quality of listings, recognizing that high-quality photos could significantly enhance the attractiveness of properties on Airbnb.

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Nate Blecharczyk

10/26/13

@ Y Combinator

By actively engaging with our users and improving their listings, we were able to curate quality properties, leading to increased bookings and traction for our service.

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Michael Seibel

04/29/23

@ Y Combinator

Airbnb helped their hosts improve their property photos, even at a loss, because they empathized with their users' needs and built trust through genuine care.

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Joe Gebbia

06/07/17

@ Y Combinator

We now have tens of thousands of photographers worldwide who provide a free service for hosts to get professional photos of their listings within two days.

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Dalton Caldwell

01/20/22

@ Y Combinator

VRBO charged hosts to list their properties, which hindered their ability to attract a large inventory of listings, a critical factor for success in the market.

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Y Combinator Cast

05/31/24

@ Y Combinator

Airbnb's founders exemplified the principle of doing things that don't scale by personally taking high-quality photos of listings to attract users and get their business off the ground.

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Joe Gebbia

06/07/17

@ Y Combinator

During our first weekend of taking photos for hosts, we discovered the importance of understanding customer experiences in their natural environment.

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Brian Chesky

04/06/17

@ Y Combinator

Airbnb's photography service started from a personal experience where they realized better photos could enhance listings, leading to a successful on-demand photography network.

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Rick Klau

05/15/13

@ GV (Google Ventures)

We realized that our 404 error pages were not user-friendly, which was a significant area for improvement that could also increase traffic.