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How Is 'Experience' Valued In the Sharing Economy?
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That's not an idle question for companies in the sharing economy. The experience of staying in an Airbnb apartment-with all its quirks, blemishes and unique qualities-is the differentiator from the equivalent traditional hotel. Comment?
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Why designers make awesome entrepreneurs [video]
... of designers. The Bridge program connects designers with design-oriented startups in San Francisco, like Path, Airbnb, Dropbox, Pinterest, and Flipboard, and the Designer Fund is now looking for applicants for its Fall program. For the occasion, we ... Comment?
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Airbnb is 20% to 50% cheaper than a hotel
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A study by Priceonomics compared hotel prices to Airbnb in major metro areas across the country - and found that the startup is significantly cheaper than traditional hotels. Comment?
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Airbnb says its Amsterdam tourists spend more, stay longer
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Airbnb on Tuesday released another economic impact study -- this time for Amsterdam -- once again touting that its guests stay longer and spend more. Comment?
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San Francisco Partners with 'Sharing' Startups to Save Lives During Disaster
... More than a thousand people even offered their homes for free to those in need using short-term lodging service Airbnb. "As the storm hit, community members started taking people in on their own," said Nathan Blecharczyk, Airbnb's chief technology ... Comment?
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Your daily heartwarmer: Airbnb homes used for disaster victims
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Using Airbnb or VRBO to find and stay in a friendly stranger's home is cheaper and often more fun than getting a hotel room somewhere. Comment?
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Poplar Launches Green Building Professional Community
... overseeing high-profile LEED certification projects with companies such as Oracle, Google, Skype, Twitter and AirBnB. For the millions of people who seek an educational program at the intersection of business and sustainability, Poplar has published ... Comment?
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Airbnb: Our Guests Stay Longer And Spend More Than Hotel Guests
Over the past few years, there's been some question about what effect peer-to-peer lodging marketplace Airbnb has on the hotel and tourism industry. Comment?
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Iterations: Man Vs. (The Government) Machine
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... drones for most private use; the state of North Carolina is considering a ban on direct sales of Tesla vehicles; Airbnb was deemed illegal in New York state by a judge; ride-sharing startups like Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar face constant threats and ... Comment?
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Taxes Complicate Today's Sharing Economy
Sharing economy businesses like Airbnb, RelayRides, and FlightCar have come under fire recently, with participants accused of failure to comply with insurance regulations, building codes, and other rules. Comment?
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Behind Every Neighborhood in New York, There's One Silicon Valley Startup
... between Silicon Valley startups and the New York City government, which recently blocked attempts by online services Airbnb, Uber, and RelayRides to compete, perhaps illegally, with Gotham hotels and taxis. Today brings evidence that California's ... Comment?
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The Other Complication for Airbnb and the Sharing Economy: Taxes
Sharing economy businesses like Airbnb, RelayRides, and FlightCar have come under fire recently, with participants accused of failure to comply with insurance regulations, building codes, and other rules. Comment?
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San Jose Mercury News Mike Cassidy column
... like Uber, Sidecar and Lyft have all found themselves performing a delicate dance around local ordinances. And Airbnb, which matches travelers with private homes to stay in, has at times seen its model questioned by regulators as well. No one should ... Comment?
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Cassidy: FlightCar's fight with SFO is an innovation parable for our...
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... like Uber, Sidecar and Lyft have all found themselves performing a delicate dance around local ordinances. And Airbnb, which matches travelers with private homes to stay in, has at times seen its model questioned by regulators as well. No one should ... Comment?
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Cassidy: FlightCar's fight with SFO is an innovation parable for our time
... like Uber, Sidecar and Lyft have all found themselves performing a delicate dance around local ordinances. And Airbnb, which matches travelers with private homes to stay in, has at times seen its model questioned by regulators as well. No one should ... Comment?
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Impromptu Bellhop Services - The 'Urban Bellhop' Handles Check-Ins for Airbnb Hosts
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A startup based in San Francisco called Urban Bellhop aims to help Airbnb run like a professional hotel. Comment?
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Jack Dorsey, Mayors Bloomberg And Lee Will Co-Host Digital Summit On Sept 30th
... had much." I asked Mayor Bloomberg about New York's legal warfare against sharing economy apps, such as Uber and Airbnb, and he responded that, "regulation becomes a crutch It's the old entrenched industries, under the shield of regulation," that ... Comment?
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Boatbound brings Airbnb model for boats
... the country just as boating season gets into full throttle. Unlike Zipcar, which owns the fleet, this is more like an Airbnb for boat enthusiasts, since it connects owners with renters, Aaron Hall, Boatbound's co-founder and chief executive officer, ... Comment?
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Path said to be seeking valuation of $1 billion
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... the high-stakes club of billion-dollar-plus businesses, a growing group that includes Pinterest, Dropbox, Evernote, Airbnb, and Spotify. And in the world of mergers and acquisitions, the $1 billion figure is a popular one in tech as larger and older ... Comment?
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Path said to be seeking $1B valuation
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... high-stakes club of billionaire dollar plus businesses, a growing group that includes Pinterest, Dropbox, Evernote, Airbnb, and Spotify. And in the world of mergers and acquisitions, the $1 billion figure is a popular one in tech as larger and older ... Comment?
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