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Airbnb owes much of its success to the visual appeal of the site, which has been referred to as “Pinterest meets real estate porn.” But did you know that in Airbnb’s early days, Brian and Joe spent time with hosts in New York and took the pictures themselves to help upgrade the listings?The Airbnb story is a compelling one, and you might be surprised by many moments in Airbnb history that made a significant impact.Today Jasper chats with Leigh Gallagher, Fortune editor and author of The Airbnb Story: How Three Ordinary Guys Disrupted an Industry, Made Billions … and Created Plenty of Controversy. They discuss the company’s early struggles, pivotal moments in their growth and development as well as the ongoing controversies that plague Airbnb.Topics CoveredThe inception of Airbnb and its early struggles•Joe and Brian met at RISD•Rented out their apartment in San Francisco to pay rent•Each racked up $20,000 in credit card debt during development•Launched at SXSW but gained little traction in first year•Investor