From eBay to Airbnb: Marketplace Lessons

Former Country Manager at Airbnb and Director at eBay, APAC

Why is this interview interesting?

  • eBay's approach to building supply and merchandising versus Airbnb's host community
  • Comparison of the pricing model at eBay and Airbnb
  • How Airbnb can compete with OTAs for traditional properties
  • Potential evolution in the pricing strategies for Airbnb
  • How Airbnb built a purpose-driven community
  • Potential regulatory risks for Airbnb
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Sam McDonagh

Former Country Manager at Airbnb and Director at eBay, APAC

Sam has over 20 years experience running online marketplaces. He is the former Country Manager of Australia and New Zealand at Airbnb where he scaled the platform to over 250,000 listings from 2014-19. Sam was previously the General Manager of Australia for Dollar Shave Club and spent 5 years running eBay Southeast Asia from 2000-05. Read more

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From eBay to Airbnb: Marketplace Lessons(May 11, 2020)

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