This Week in Startups: Airbnb Co-Founder Joe Gebbia on early “a-ha” moments, elite design + his new startup Samara | E1675

Joe Gebbia joins Jason to discuss the early days of Airbnb, gaining traction, persevering through the “no’s,” and functional design. (2:09) They also discuss gaining customer trust and Airbnb’s incredible COVID turnaround. (21:17) Joe wraps the show by breaking down his new venture, Samara. (45:05)

(0:00) Jason kicks off the show

(2:09) Airbnb’s first sign of traction

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(10:04) Persevering through the “no’s,” and functional design

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(21:17) Gaining customer trust

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(32:17) Airbnb’s incredible COVID turnaround

(45:05) Joe’s new startup Samara

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