Monday, December 29, 2014

Is this peak sharing economy? Presenting the Airbnb for Airbnb

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The startup industry has a shorthand by which new startups are described via comparisons to successful startups. "Uber, but for metadata." "Spotify, but for home decor." "Seamless, but for honey badgers."


While it can sometimes sound silly, it's an easy way to quickly describe what a company does. Now, this shorthand has come to its logical extreme with the "Airbnb for Airbnb." Can I Stay With You While I Rent My Place On Airbnb? connects Airbnb hosts to people who can offer them a place to stay while they rent out their own houses.



"You’re making loads of cash by renting your place," the service's landing page says. "You’d make even more if you had somewhere to stay so you can rent it more often. But asking 'Can I stay with you?' can get awkward. Join a community of people who say 'sure.'" Read more...


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