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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky on early rejection, customer focus & AI’s future in hospitality | E1735
This Week in Startups
Pivoting after learning from Steve jobs
Learning from Steve Jobs' approach at Apple, the individual realized the importance of building products for growth rather than solely cutting costs. They transitioned from being hands-off to being deeply involved in every detail of the company, focusing on integrated operations and quality. By implementing structured CEO reviews and program management functions, a culture of collaboration and efficiency was fostered, leading to faster shipping of upgrades and innovations. The company adopted a qualitative and quantitative approach to experimentation to understand why certain strategies worked. Emphasizing efficiency and elite teamwork, the company achieved significant free cash flow with a lean workforce. By fostering an intense yet gratifying work environment, the company aims for a shared consciousness among key team members to drive decision-making and strategy development.
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