I've recently joined Airbnb. I'm their first Australian based hire. I'll be launching them in Oz, with a focus on signing up new properties and new users. We also have another Airbnb'er in Melbourne!
Airbnb summary: "We connect people who have space to spare with those who are looking for a place to stay." Reid Hoffman has called us "The eBay of space". We're funded by Sequoia and Greylock. We'll be doing some exciting things with Airbnb in Australia, so watch this space!! For more info go to Airbnb.com. I also recently won Australia's first Startup Weekend Competition held in Melbourne. Its held around the world. My idea was to create a language game to teach people Chinese (Mandarin). This can be extended to other languages. You can read about it here: http://www.startupsmart.com.au/growth/2011-05-20/language-learning-game-wins-inaugural-startup-weekend.html http://www.zdnet.com.au/chinese-game-nabs-startup-weekend-gong-339314726.htm Please sign up to our launchrock page below to get a first preview when we launch and exclusive language packs! http://mandarinmadness.com/ I'm based in Sydney and will be travelling to Melb for work, so hopefully I can catch up with you at Silicon Beach Syd or Melb. I also organise the SXSW Syd & Melb meetups. You can connect with me here: Twitter: @inspiredworlds Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewho1 Email: matthew.h at airbnb.com Would love to hear your thoughts about Airbnb or my startup Native Tongue. Cheers, Matt Airbnb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Silicon Beach Australia mailing list. Guidelines on discussion: http://groups.google.com/group/silicon-beach-australia/msg/351e183e1303508d?hl=en%3Fhl%3Den No lurkers! It is expected that you introduce yourself. To post to this group, send email to silicon-beach-australia@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to silicon-beach-australia+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/silicon-beach-australia?hl=en?hl=en
