

Brian Chesky, Co-Founder & CEO of Airbnb
89 snips Sep 13, 2023
Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, discusses the early days of the company, the impact of the pandemic, running a company with attention to detail, resilience during challenging times, the importance of determination, and the origins of Airbnb.
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Shameless Persistence
- Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia were shameless during YC, always first to dinner and last to leave.
- They aimed to maximize their experience, viewing it as their last shot.
Early Habits Shape Culture
- Establish a consistent schedule and shared habits early on.
- These habits will scale and shape your company culture as you grow.
Unscalable Actions
- Do things that don't scale initially to understand your users and product.
- This allows for greater flexibility and product adaptation before rapid growth.