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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.

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Why Design Matters: Lessons from Stripe, Lyft and Airbnb

@ Y Combinator

Why Design Matters: Lessons from Stripe, Lyft and Airbnb

10/16/24

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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.

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Garry Tan

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

The integration of design into a startup's process is essential for building products that resonate with users.

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Katie Dill

10/16/24

@ Y Combinator

The founders of successful companies like Airbnb and Stripe paid close attention to every detail of the user experience, which helped instill confidence in users.

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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.

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Michael Seibel

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

Airbnb's first product lacked payments and a map view, demonstrating that successful startups often begin with very basic versions of their products.

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Katie Dill

10/16/24

@ Y Combinator

Creating a culture of high-quality design from the early days of a startup is vital, and founders must exemplify this commitment to design.

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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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Raphael Schaad

03/28/25

@ Y Combinator

Designers have something really valuable to bring to the table when starting companies, as they can build products that people truly want.

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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.