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EO Cast

04/28/25

@ EO

Our previous company focused on pricing strategies for car sharing, and we decided to replicate that success in the car rental market, which is outdated.

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AI for Car Rentals?! Prove It! | Pitch.Tech EP 2

@ EO

AI for Car Rentals?! Prove It! | Pitch.Tech EP 2

04/28/25

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Loriana Sardar

04/28/25

@ EO

The car rental industry is facing challenges like rising vehicle prices and the need to focus on profitability rather than just reselling cars.

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Rujul Zaparde

01/09/25

@ Y Combinator

FlightCar was born from the idea of car-sharing at airports, allowing travelers to rent out their cars while they were away, fully insured.

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Loriana Sardar

04/28/25

@ EO

We've developed an AI dynamic pricing engine that sets optimal prices based on historical data, market trends, and various external factors.

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Brian Chesky

12/01/15

@ Greylock

After our initial launch, we didn't see immediate success and even explored creating a roommate matching website before pivoting back to Airbnb.

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Sean Mitchell

05/04/18

@ Y Combinator

During our time at Y Combinator, we pivoted to focus on eliminating the risk of vacancy for landlords, offering them a compelling solution.

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Brian Chesky

06/02/24

@ The Social Radars Podcast

Initially, we positioned Airbnb as a cheaper alternative to hotels, targeting those who couldn't afford traditional accommodations, rather than as a direct hotel replacement.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

Connecting people with cars to those who need rides is a fundamental idea behind many successful startups.

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Tony Xu

03/26/25

@ Y Combinator

We realized that the demand for delivery services was stronger outside city centers, leading us to focus on suburban areas rather than competing in densely populated urban markets.

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Reham Fagiri

12/15/18

@ Y Combinator

We were not traditional founders; we came from corporate backgrounds and were inspired by companies like Airbnb to create a practical solution for furniture sales.