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

View from Seed

Airbnb’s bookings have rebounded to roughly 70-80% of what they were in 2019 pre-COVID whereas global hotel companies like Marriott and Hilton are operating at roughly 35-40% of where they were in fall 2019. Source: Airbnb S-1. Airbnb’s Secret Sauce. Expedia 8%. Booking Holdings 35%. Hilton 17%. Marriott 9%.

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Stop Thinking And Acting Local: Small Businesses Seeking Growth Should See Themselves As Global Enterprises

YoungUpstarts

If you are a small business operator, risks are something you often want to avoid. Overcoming Challenges of Growing Globally. But going global can be an intimidating prospect for some. I’d never thought an investment at the start would make such a difference”, said Jessica Krauter, co-founder of Buah.

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Spotting Opportunities; The Startup Journey of Catherine Mandungu

The Startup Magazine

Catherine Mandungu is the founder of Think RevOps , a company that began as the pandemic was brewing. She realised the revenue operations market was booming, especially within the tech industry, and therefore wanted to explore what is largely an untapped market within the UK and Europe. Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”.

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How To Lead During A Time Of Crisis

YoungUpstarts

by Monica Eaton-Cardone, Co-Founder and COO of Chargebacks911. For example, you can’t influence the global spread of the virus, how long your team will need to operate remotely, or when you will be able to return to the office. Chargebacks911 has more than 350 employees globally, with offices in North America and Europe.

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Leading Business Transformation – Featured Founder Mitul Ruparelia

The Startup Magazine

Each engagement is personally undertaken by their founder and principal, Mitul. Prior to working with Citius, he helped global businesses generate up to $200M in annual recurring revenue and realise valuations of $1Bn+. Mitul Ruparelia – Founder, Citius Partners. During that time, he had key successes.

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How The New General Data Protection Regulation Will Affect Online Businesses

YoungUpstarts

by Gabriel Shaoolian, founder of DesignRush. Although the GDPR applies to European countries, it doesn’t just apply to Europe-based companies. In fact, any businesses that provide services to people residing in Europe must adhere to the new regulations. Companies Will Need To Prove They Are Protecting Data.

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Investing Outside The Bay Area

Haystack

I believe this is an important post for both founders and investors in the Bay Area and outside the Bay Area to read carefully. Of course, that was not 100% true, with innovative startups and large outcomes occurring in Europe, in Asia, and other parts of the USA. Global and Local.