AirBnB should leverage Facebook's network

Vator Box gives AirBnB a thumbs up for novelty This week, we take a look at AirBnB, a startup that wants to be the eBay of space by being the conduit for couch or bed rentals as well as entire apartments, hotel rooms or villas in Malaysia. AirBnB facilitates the transactions and takes a 10% booking fee, which it collects once the traveler checks in. Noah Doyle, managing partner at early-stage venture firm Javelin Venture Partners, was our guest host for this episode, joining myself and Ezra Roizen, digital media investment banker and Vator Box regular. Here are our highlights: - Co-founder Brian Chesky's pitch was excellent, entertaining and clear.- AirBnB is a great alternative to staying at youth hostels. There could be a very social element to staying with ... [ Read more ]

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Vator TV | September 28, 2009

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