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Brian Chesky

12/01/15

@ Greylock

We decided to reinvent our office space to reflect the cool homes we showcase, creating a unique and engaging environment for employees.

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Blitzscaling 18: Brian Chesky on Launching Airbnb and the Challenges of Scale

@ Greylock

Blitzscaling 18: Brian Chesky on Launching Airbnb and the Challenges of Scale

12/01/15

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Brian Chesky

12/01/15

@ Greylock

I thought there was a huge opportunity to reinvent the workspace to inspire creativity and passion among employees.

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Brian Chesky

12/01/15

@ Greylock

We recreated meeting rooms in our office based on actual Airbnb listings, which has become a competitive advantage in hiring.

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Joe Gebbia

06/07/17

@ Y Combinator

We turn available office spaces into replicas of actual Airbnb listings to remind our team of the experiences we facilitate for our customers.

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Keith Rabois

04/20/17

@ Y Combinator

Creating an optimal office environment is crucial, as it influences company culture and employee productivity; the office space should reflect the values and aspirations of the company.

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Jessica Livingston

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

The architect of our first headquarters has designed every space since, maintaining a family feeling that makes the new building feel both magnificent and homey.

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Reham Fagiri

12/15/18

@ Y Combinator

We were not traditional founders; we came from corporate backgrounds and were inspired by companies like Airbnb to create a practical solution for furniture sales.

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Ben Silbermann

11/09/16

@ Y Combinator

To attract great people to our startup, we hosted barbecues at our small apartment, creating a relaxed environment to connect with potential recruits.

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Paul Buchheit

10/25/18

@ Y Combinator

After leaving Google, I wanted to create a company that replicated the early, exciting environment of Google, focusing on building a great workplace.

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Ben Silbermann

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

We made significant operational improvements by relocating our offices to a new building, sharing it with another Y Combinator startup, which reduced our costs.