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Are you a Cereal Entrepreneur?

Are you a Cereal Entrepreneur?

When to pivot your business idea.

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Zach Marshall
Sep 03, 2024
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As we find ourselves amid another intense election season, it's a good time to reflect on the past. Sixteen years ago, a scrappy startup was fighting for its life. That startup? AirBed & Breakfast—now known as Airbnb. Back in 2008, Airbnb was far from the juggernaut it is today. The idea of strangers renting out air mattresses and couches in their livin…

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