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Brian Chesky

06/02/24

@ The Social Radars Podcast

During Y Combinator, we committed to a consistent schedule, waking up at 8 a.m., working hard, and meeting every Sunday to recap our progress, which helped us stay organized and focused.

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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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We structured our weekly meetings with Y Combinator partners to ensure accountability and to address feedback effectively.

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Vivek Ravisankar

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Erika Jensen

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During Y Combinator, we practiced our pitch extensively, receiving valuable feedback from peers and mentors.

Ryan Hoover

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Being in Y Combinator holds you accountable, similar to a school environment, where you have to report on your progress regularly, which is a healthy pressure to get things done.

Jessica Livingston

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During Y Combinator, founders should prioritize writing code, talking to users, and exercising, avoiding distractions like networking or hiring interns.

Parker Conrad

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Getting into Y Combinator was a turning point for us, as it validated our idea and pushed us to fully commit to the startup.