What started as two roommates renting out air mattresses in their San Francisco apartment has become one of the most transformative companies in the travel industry. In this episode, we dive into the story of Airbnb — from its scrappy beginnings during a design conference to becoming a global community redefining hospitality. Discover how Airbnb overcame regulatory challenges, built trust in a peer-to-peer economy, and turned a mission of belonging into a movement. We explore its innovations, brand evolution, and how it survived one of the toughest tests during the global pandemic. Tune in to learn how a simple idea built on empathy, connection, and creativity became a worldwide force changing how we explore the world.