Nate Blecharczyk
Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Airbnb. He played a key role in scaling Airbnb from a small startup to a global platform.
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Sep 7, 2025 • 55min
First Time Founders with Ed Elson – How Airbnb Scaled from 3 Guests to 2 Billion
Nathan Blecharczyk, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Airbnb, shares insights from his journey of scaling the company from renting air mattresses to becoming a global leader in hospitality. He discusses the challenges of starting a business with friends and the defining moment that signaled Airbnb's success. Nathan also emphasizes the art of turning crises into opportunities and the importance of building trust in a competitive market. His reflections on creativity, logic, and the shared goodness of people highlight the transformative power of travel.
May 28, 2024 • 41min
Paid Family Leave and Running Your Family Like A Startup with Nate Blecharczyk
Airbnb Cofounder Nate Blecharczyk discusses paternity leave, productivity as a father, balancing career and fatherhood, and the impact of traveling with family. He emphasizes shared childcare duties, flexibility in paid family leave, and strategies for balancing family and career. The podcast also highlights the enriching experiences of traveling the world with kids and how it influenced Airbnb's design for families.
