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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. But even with this profitable Q3, on a trailing twelve months (TTM) basis Airbnb has a GAAP net loss of >$1 billion.

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Is a Venture Studio Right for You?

Steve Blank

Their financial models are based on membership fees that grant access to a shared coworking space, resources, and access to other founders and operational expertise. That’s because unlike accelerators, which operate on a six- to 12-week cadence, studios don’t have a set timeframe. Carlos stirred his coffee.

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Business Immigration With CanadaCIS: How To Start A Successful Business In Canada

YoungUpstarts

With projections of steady growth in Canada by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), proactive business managers, executives, and entrepreneurs are moving fast to secure their spot in Canada’s expanding economy. Canada is indeed open to foreign investors and businesses. Strategic Location.

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Unlocking North American Growth: Expanding Your Startup into Canada and Mexico

The Startup Magazine

For entrepreneurs looking to scale in North America, Canada and Mexico present exceptional opportunities. Quebec, for example, requires business operations in French, while other provinces may have unique tax structures. Expanding a startup beyond domestic borders is a significant milestone in any business journey.

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It’s Morning in Venture Capital

Both Sides of the Table

It’s also worth noting as data would suggest from this SVB venture funding report, lower costs to build tech & operate businesses implies the possibility of lower loss ratios in portfolios. billion, with 275 million in North America alone (source: Internet World Stats) and an astounding global penetration of 33% of the world’s population.

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Six Simple Ways To Digitally Declutter Your Small Business

YoungUpstarts

by Brad Harding, Technical Support Supervisor for North America for Crucial. In this piece, you’ll find eight tips to help any small business owner take inventory of their digital lives so that they can operate more efficiently: 1. Brad Harding is the Technical Support Supervisor for North America.

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[Review] The Lean Startup

YoungUpstarts

Embracing the principle of genchi gembutsu – translated in English as “go and see for yourself” – Ries regaled how Toyota’s manager for Sienna minivan Yuji Yokoya went on a 53,000 mile trip around North America to understand firsthand what consumers wanted in a minivan.

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