{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5afc793a028014b853c89db4/5afc7961e704e1406c13f5b2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EP124: This Week in the World of Airbnb","description":"Trump is on our radar again this week as his travel ban on refugees from seven Muslim-majority countries has left travelers stranded at airports all over the world.<br />\n<br />\nJasper is joined by Margot Schmorak, CEO and Co-founder of Hostfully, to discuss the details of Airbnb’s response to the executive order and tech executives speaking out against the policy.<br />\n<br />\nIn other news, Jasper and Margot cover Airbnb’s milestone in becoming profitable in the second half of 2016, a complementary service (Traveling Spoon) that offers travelers a meaningful cultural experience, and Jasper’s personal update regarding an exciting new investment.<br />\n<br />\nSome of the topics covered<br />\nArticle #1: Airbnb Offers Free Housing to People Stranded by Immigration Order<br />\n  •\tCEO Brian Chesky is soliciting volunteers to host people in need<br />\n  •\tAirbnb will subsidize the cost in locations where free housing is unavailable<br />\n<br />\nArticle #2: Airbnb Reaches Profitability<br />\n  •\tSignificant because other sharing economy firms are still losing money<br />\n  •\tUber lost 3 billion last year<br />\n  •\tAirbnb still has nearly all the $3 billion in funding raised<br />\n  •\tSuccess attributed to growth and lack of competition<br />\n  •\tAirbnb steals some market share from the hotel industry, but it is also expanding the market<br />\n  •\t31% of users in the last 12 months switched from staying with friends and family<br />\n  •\tHomeAway’s pricing model and site design prevent it from becoming a true competitor<br />\n<br />\nArticle #3: Traveling Spoon, An Airbnb For Home-Cooked Dinners Globally, Launches With $870K in Funding<br />\n  •\tOffers home-cooked meals and cooking classes with the best home cooks around the world<br />\n  •\tPotential complementary service to market to Airbnb guests<br />\n<br />\nJasper’s Personal News<br />\n  •\tInvestment in penthouse in Cali, Colombia<br />\n  •\tBuilding allows short stay rentals<br />\n  •\tWill provide high-end accommodations in an area where few are available<br />\n<br />\nResources Mentioned<br />\nAirbnb Volunteer Link to Host Refugees<br />\nArticle #1: techcrunch.com/2017/01/29/airbnb-free-housing-immigration-ban<br />\nArticle #2: businessinsider.com/airbnb-reaches-profitability-2017-1<br />\nArticle #3: techcrunch.com/2015/09/16/traveling-spoon/<br />\ntravelingspoon.com<br />\neatwith.com<br />\neatfeastly.com<br />\n <br />\nConnect with Jasper<br />\nEmail: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com<br />\nTwitter: @GetPaidForUrPad<br />\nInstagram: @GetPaidForYourPad <br />\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpad<br />\n<br />\nThis episode is sponsored by Aviva IQ. Aviva IQ automates messages to your Airbnb guests. It's also free!","author_name":"Freewyld Foundry"}