Brian Chesky, CEO and co-founder of Airbnb, shares his contrarian approach to product, growth, and leadership. He discusses how Airbnb shifted their thinking on product management, how they moved away from traditional growth channels, and their newly released features. Brian emphasizes the importance of founders diving into the details, setting ambitious goals, and improving reliability and trust on Airbnb. He also talks about the generous nature of successful founders in the tech industry and his journey from being an artist to an entrepreneur.

Steven Bartlett interviews Brian Chesky, Co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, discussing his difficult childhood, the impact of his art teacher, his work addiction, and the loneliness of success. They also talk about the importance of creativity, company culture, and the fight for survival during the pandemic.

In this engaging talk, Brian Chesky, Co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, delves into the intriguing concept of 'founder mode.' Known for revolutionizing hospitality, he shares how this approach involves hands-on leadership and innovative hiring practices. Chesky also discusses Airbnb's latest winter update, addressing new features for hosts and user experiences. The conversation highlights the company's unique moderation strategies that prioritize authenticity and the balance between involvement and delegation in effective leadership.

Airbnb Co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky joins Jay Shetty for an eye-opening conversation. They discuss the importance of choosing the right people to surround yourself with, coping with success and loneliness, and the role of creativity in problem-solving. Brian shares insights on maintaining valuable friendships and the need for balance in focusing on goals and building a thriving community. They also address mental health and outdated self-perceptions that hinder personal growth. Join this engaging conversation for wisdom and connection!

Brian Chesky, the co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, was previously on the show in 2021. Back then, Airbnb was betting big on long-term stays for remote work amid the pandemic, and Chesky had just restructured the company to a more functional organization, getting rid of the divisions it had before.Now, the pandemic is ending, Airbnb has itself adopted a hybrid policy, Chesky’s back in the office several days a week, and they’re two years into that new structure. So that’s pure Decoder bait. I wanted to ask Chesky how that restructure is going. Has it really made the company more agile and cohesive like he hoped? Has the bet on working from anywhere paid off?Links:Brian Chesky's tweet announcing the summer 2023 launchMicrosoft thinks AI can beat Google at search — CEO Satya Nadella explains why Samsung caught faking zoom photos of the MoonWhy the future of work is the future of travel, with Airbnb CEO Brian CheskyCredits:Decoder is a production of The Verge, and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.Today’s episode was produced by Creighton DeSimone and Jackie McDermott and it was edited by Callie Wright.The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Our Sr Audio Director is Andrew Marino and our Executive Producer is Eleanor Donovan.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Airbnb CEO and Co-Founder Brian Chesky joins Jason to tell the story of Airbnb’s early startup struggles (1:29) and discuss how the company has restructured operations to heighten focus on the product and its customers (16:05). They dive into addressing customer complaints, hyper-focused marketing, the AI opportunity for Airbnb, and much more (40:26). (0:00) Airbnb’s Brain Chesky joins Jason  (1:29) Brian’s experience with early rejection  (14:48) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist (16:05) Airbnb’s company structure and focusing on product first  (25:26) Miro - Sign up for a free account at https://miro.com/startups (26:42) Staying focused, getting permission from your customers, and Airbnb’s new updates (38:53) Embroker - Use code TWIST to get an extra 10% off insurance at https://Embroker.com/twist (40:26) Addressing customer complaints and Brian’s philosophy on remote work (49:23) AI’s future in hospitality and Brian’s personal experience with ChatGPT FOLLOW Brian: https://twitter.com/bchesky FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis Subscribe to our YouTube to watch all full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkkhmBWfS7pILYIk0izkc3A?sub_confirmation=1 FOUNDERS! Subscribe to the Founder University podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/founder-university/id1648407190

Brian Chesky, CEO of Airbnb, discusses leading with care, overcommunication, and treating a company as a community. They explore the importance of trust, transparency, empathy, and redefining work-life balance in corporate settings.

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky discusses the importance of trust and compassionate leadership in tough times, emphasizing overcommunication, transparency in decision-making, and treating a company as a community rather than a family. The conversation also touches on the future of work, flexible arrangements, combating loneliness, and prioritizing well-being.

Brian Chesky, the co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, joins Scott to discuss a slew of updates, including how the firm is building a community, leveraging AI, and expanding its geographical reach. We also learn about Brian’s experiences with loneliness, and how work has impacted his relationships. Follow Brian on Twitter, @bchesky. (Disclosure: Scott invests in Airbnb). Scott opens by discussing why we need more third places. Algebra of Happiness: get out of the house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Chesky, the co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, shares insights into the company's innovative Co-Host Network and how AI is shaping travel. He discusses the resurgence of family travel and emerging destinations post-COVID. Chesky also reflects on his viral moment with 'Founder Mode' and the company's role as a leading economic indicator. He delves into Airbnb's future, emphasizing social connections among travelers and compassion in business, while promoting financial viability in skilled trades.