Dropbox vs. AirBnB

Microsoft / Eng
Mecroßoft

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Mecroßoft
Jul 7, 2017 40 Comments

Have offers from both, total comp is similar but a significantly higher portion of the Dropbox offer is cash. Dropbox work sounds a bit more interesting, but AirBnB has the boot camp approach which I love.

I'm supposing a valuation of Dropbox around $6B for these numbers based on my own calculation (their last actual valuation was 2014 so it's not clear), AirBnB at $30B recently... not sure which is more likely to be true post-IPO.

I'm leaning towards the Dropbox offer here, although I recognize growth potential is higher at AirBnB. Thoughts on both companies right now?

Also, which would be more helpful for future career as a name on the resume?

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  • Amazon / Eng
    brew tap

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    brew tap
    Dropbox. Close to IPO and they have solid engineering problems with some really good talent.
    Jul 7, 2017 9
  • Glassdoor / Eng
    ancksn

    Go to company page Glassdoor Eng

    ancksn
    How was the Airbnb interview? if you don't mind me asking. I have one next week. also I would choose Airbnb over Dropbox.
    Jul 7, 2017 6
  • Lyft / Eng
    iceeey

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    iceeey
    I will choose Airbnb
    Jul 7, 2017 1
  • DB is losing money. I would not go there but that's just my opinion.
    Jul 7, 2017 3
  • Airbnb
    ilovebelos

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    ilovebelos
    My thoughts were dropboxs business outlook does not look good (it's unfortunate because I have many friends there). Dropbox had a 10B valuation years ago but now has 4-6. The business itself has proven indefensible as box, drive, etc have duplicated the product and the company has failed to move into other places (they've tried with paper but who uses it over quip or google docs?). Airbnb on the other hand is continuing to grow rapidly with no end in sight. Not sure how highly you
    value of value of equity and company growth is an interest to you but they weighed heavily on my decision.
    Jul 8, 2017 2
    • Airbnb
      ilovebelos

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      ilovebelos
      The travel industry is huge (3T?) and no one is really innovating in it beyond Airbnb. The homes industry itself has plenty of room to grow. It could even be bigger than 3x.
      Jul 9, 2017