This founder found a niche that Airbnb didn’t reach and rode it to $6 million in revenue.
Steve Satoru Naito’s Anyplace, accommodations come with big monitors, high-speed internet, an office setup, ergonomic chairs, webcams, and key lights, all tailored to create an optimal environment for remote work and zoom calls.
In this interview, you’ll hear Steve’s entrepreneurial journey from Japan to Silicon Valley, the unique business model that sets Anyplace apart, and strategies for customer acquisition and retention in the competitive accommodation sector.
<p><a href="https://mixergy.com/interviews/succeeding-where-airbnb-falls-short/"><img src="https://mixergy.com/interviews/succeeding-where-airbnb-falls-short/?get-twitter-card=true&v=14&time=1707307560" alt="" class="alignnone size-full"/></a></p><p>Steve Satoru Naito is the founder of<a href="https://www.anyplace.com/"> Anyplace</a>, which offers monthly, furnished accommodations designed for remote work. Originally from Japan, he moved to San Francisco to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams, and he has a background as a tech reporter for TechCrunch Japan.</p>
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