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Many Silicon Valley start-up companies work from home

Airbnb’s 10 employees huddle around a coffee table in an apartment in San Francisco’s hip South of Market neighborhood for a companywide meeting.

The apartment, in an area that is more affordable than many in the city, is headquarters for the start-up, a nearly 2-year-old online marketplace for budget travelers looking for offbeat accommodations.

"Today, companies are fundamentally less corporate," says Brian Chesky, co-founder of Airbnb. "Start-ups need to be frugal and create a family-like atmosphere."

By Jon Swartz, USA TODAY

Full Story: http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/housing/2010-04-28-homestartups28_ST_N.htm

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