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Read about unicorn startups, their journeys, and how they are changing the world. From funding rounds to product launches, read how they accomplish their goals and the challenges they faced along the way.

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Airbnb launches AirBed & Breakfast MVP at SF conference

Air mattresses in a living room test demand from conference attendees for budget stays.

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11 Aug 2008

ABN AMRO partnership

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Airbnb launches AirBed & Breakfast MVP at SF conference
TravelMVP

Airbnb launches AirBed & Breakfast MVP at SF conference

AirBed & Breakfast

Air mattresses in a living room test demand from conference attendees for budget stays.

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11 Aug 2008

Dropbox validates file-sync product with explainer video
StorageMVP

Dropbox validates file-sync product with explainer video

Dropbox

A 3-minute demo video tested demand before building the full product.

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01 Mar 2008

UberCab invite-only MVP validates on-demand rides
TransportationMVP

UberCab invite-only MVP validates on-demand rides

UberCab

An invite-only limo-service app tested peer-to-peer marketplace for rides.

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01 Jun 2010

Robinhood’s viral waiting-list MVP drives 1 M sign-ups
FintechMVP

Robinhood’s viral waiting-list MVP drives 1 M sign-ups

Robinhood

A simple landing page plus gamified referrals validated trading-app demand.

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15 Jul 2014

Housecall Pro deepens fintech suite via Stripe
FintechAPI

Housecall Pro deepens fintech suite via Stripe

Housecall Pro

Started with core payments and added lending, cards, and treasury for pros.

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01 Jan 2021

Zocdoc pilots online appointment booking MVP
HealthcareMVP

Zocdoc pilots online appointment booking MVP

Zocdoc

Tested doctor-search and booking in New York before nationwide rollout.

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01 Sep 2007