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Brian Chesky

06/02/24

@ The Social Radars Podcast

I ran Airbnb like a hardware startup, focusing on efficiency and discipline. This approach has proven beneficial for software development, as it encourages thoughtful decision-making and accountability.

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The Social Radars S2 Ep.1: Brian Chesky, Co-Founder & CEO, Airbnb w YC Co-Founder Jessica Livingston

@ The Social Radars Podcast

The Social Radars S2 Ep.1: Brian Chesky, Co-Founder & CEO, Airbnb w YC Co-Founder Jessica Livingston

06/02/24

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Rujul Zaparde

01/09/25

@ Y Combinator

At Airbnb, I learned the importance of quality and detail in product development, especially from observing CEO Brian Chesky's involvement in the experiences product.

Ian McAllister

11/20/22

@ Lenny's Podcast

When I was at Airbnb, I focused too much on my own approach and didn't partner enough with the customer support leadership team, which hindered building true support for our initiatives.

Rujul Zaparde

01/09/25

@ Y Combinator

After FlightCar, I joined Airbnb as a product manager to learn how successful companies operate and to gain insights into building a great product.

Brian Chesky

12/01/15

@ Greylock

I lived in Airbnb's for nearly a year out of necessity, which allowed me to deeply understand the product and its impact.

Y Combinator Cast

12/01/23

@ Y Combinator

The success of companies like DoorDash and Airbnb depended on their ability to rapidly ship software, which would not have been possible without strong technical leadership.

Jessica Livingston

06/27/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

During the Airbnb interview, I was impressed by the founders' energy and their willingness to go to great lengths to make their company succeed.

Karri Saarinen

06/05/25

@ FirstRoundCapital

The experience of working at Coinbase and Airbnb taught me how different companies operate and the common challenges they face, which informs how we build Linear.

Y Combinator Cast

05/20/22

@ Y Combinator

Successful companies like Airbnb and Stripe took time to hire their first employees, focusing on building their product before scaling their teams.

Rujul Zaparde

01/09/25

@ Y Combinator

During my time at Airbnb, the company grew significantly, from around 30 product managers to over a hundred, highlighting the rapid expansion and the scale of operations.