Airbnb vs. the city

Amidst Airbnb’s growing influence and slick PR campaigns, it’s easy to forget why Nathan Blecharczyk, Brian Chesky, and Joe Gebbia founded the company; the men "had to figure out a way to bring in some extra income" to pay their increased rent. Today, rent in U.S. cities is higher than ever and, ironically, some believe Airbnb has made the housing crisis wor... read more...