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Episode 267
Season 1
Revolutionizing Home Sharing: Trust, Community, and Scaling with Bo Abrams
Bo Abrams, the CEO of Komu, discusses the concept of home sharing and how Komu is creating a social network for sharing primary homes. He highlights the importance of trust and relationships in the home sharing process and how Komu aims to connect people within their trusted networks. Bo also talks about the challenges of scaling the platform and ensuring that hosts list their homes for cost rather than profit. He shares his excitement about the growing community on Komu and the potential for international expansion. Bo also mentions the company's business model, which includes subscriptions for consumers and partnerships with businesses.
keywords
home sharing, social network, trust, relationships, scaling, cost, profit, international expansion, partnerships
takeaways
- Komu is a social network for sharing primary homes within trusted networks.
- The platform focuses on connecting people who want to share their homes with friends and trusted individuals.
- Komu aims to ensure that hosts list their homes for cost rather than profit, creating a more affordable and trustworthy home sharing experience.
- The company is excited about the growing community on Komu and the potential for international expansion and partnerships with organizations.
Sound Bites
- "We're trying to become this one OTA that wraps that all together"
- "If you have an API call, I do think you can actually charge with the dad jokes"
- "We're really trying to prove out that there's a whole different category that's emerging right now"
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Bo's Role at Komu
Introduction and Bo's Role at Komu
04:35
Defining the Category of Komu
Defining the Category of Komu
08:06
Addressing Challenges in Home Sharing
Addressing Challenges in Home Sharing
10:35
Managing Costs and Cleaning Fees
Managing Costs and Cleaning Fees
12:50
Ensuring Trust and Protection in Home Sharing
Ensuring Trust and Protection in Home Sharing
15:41
Utilizing Shared Resources and Possessions
Utilizing Shared Resources and Possessions
21:20
Partnerships with Organizations and Peer Groups
Partnerships with Organizations and Peer Groups
25:11
Bo's Entrepreneurial Journey and Excitement for the Future
Bo's Entrepreneurial Journey and Excitement for the Future
33:21
Shameless Plug for Komu
Shameless Plug for Komu