Airbnb stumbled throughout its first year and was rejected by investors like Union Square Ventures. The founders shared their first pitch deck with an MBA student, back when it wanted to be an air ...

For instance, Airbnb’s early pitch deck emphasized the simplicity of the concept—allowing people to rent out extra space to travelers—while showcasing the potential market size and growth ...

But when Airbnb was first getting started in 2008, the founders struggled and would-be investors snubbed their idea. The founders shared their first pitch deck with an MBA student, back when it ...