"The story of Airbnb illustrates how not having any means can even provide the basis for a new venture. Born of the need to pay their rent, Joe Gebbia and Brian Chesky started offering lodging on air mattresses and breakfast in their apartment. To their surprise, three people showed up, and an idea was born.
But in order to achieve the success that Airbnb enjoys today, the pair employed many types of available means in the early phases, including:"