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EPISODE · Feb 29, 2016 · 34 MIN

Recode Decode: Sam Shank, CEO, HotelTonight

from Decoder with Nilay Patel · host The Verge

HotelTonight CEO Sam Shank talks with Kara Swisher about taking only 10 weeks to launch an online travel app. He explains how the startup worked to avoid being perceived as "another Groupon" and why he believes big hotel chains such as Hilton and Marriott are in danger. Plus: Despite turmoil in the markets, will HotelTonight go public? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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