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Airbnb S-1 (Part 1): So How Profitable Is This Thing Really?

View from Seed

Airbnb’s availability as a marketplace and its aggregation of substantial consumer demand has actually meant certain forms of lodging have been newly built or converted into rooms for the primary purpose of listing on Airbnb. Fun Tidbit 1: Europe and North America are of similar importance in terms of revenue (40% EMEA / 41% N.

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The Adam Gant Interview: Idea-Powered Solutions to the North American Housing Crisis

The Startup Magazine

During these years of study and reflection, he imagined a solution to the housing affordability crisis that has limited access and driven costs upward for millions of families in North America who seek home ownership. Q: Why are Canadian and U.S. markets often inflexible in responding to the housing needs of prospective homebuyers?

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How To Lead During A Time Of Crisis

YoungUpstarts

It’s a demanding responsibility, and it can be a time-consuming one as well. Chargebacks911 has more than 350 employees globally, with offices in North America and Europe. It’s important that you are willing to meet them where they are. Remember: leadership isn’t easy.

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Tech Industry Hiring In Canada Continues To Grow

YoungUpstarts

New emerging technologies have been the key catalyst for in-demand jobs. Tech Association listed five tech jobs in high demand until 2021. The Information and Communication Technology Council said the top in-demand jobs in Calgary are focussing on a digital future. The IT sector is small, but the demand for tech jobs is not.

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How and Why to Develop a Mobile Healthcare App

Up and Running

The demand for such applications increased in the past few years, largely due to COVID-19. Social distancing guidelines and closures have led to a growing demand for remote health and fitness classes, diagnosing, and filing prescriptions. Simply put, there is a growing demand for medical IT solutions.

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7 Reasons To Think Globally While Still New And Local

Startup Professionals Musings

Anticipate greater growth outside of North America. And aging populations in Europe and Japan will join the retiring baby boomers in the U.S. with demands for new products and services. An international brand will command higher prices and additional customer demand. Reinforce your brand in international markets.

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How One Startup Combines Boston’s B2B Sense with the Valley’s Social Media Style

View from Seed

I inquired about why the building was so “hidden,” as this was surprising to me, but the answer made sense: A few months prior, a Facebook user in Europe had flown to Dublin, arrived at the office, and demanded that he be given access to his ex-girlfriend’s account because she had cut him off after the two broke up.