A Brief History of Airbnb Airbnb, a global online marketplace for lodging and tourism experiences, was launched at the Democratic National Convention in 2008 by Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, and Nathan Blecharczyk. Initially, it struggled to gain traction, earning just $200 weekly in 2009. However, the platform steadily grew, reaching a revenue of $0.4 billion… Continue reading Airbnb Business Model: How It Makes Money?