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Brian Chesky

12/01/15

@ Greylock

The overall thesis of blitzscaling is that what got you here won't get you there. As you scale, you need to shift from a short-term focus to long-term planning, considering what you want to achieve in one to two years.

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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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Y Combinator Cast

01/25/25

@ Y Combinator

The concept of 'Blitzscaling' is becoming less relevant; founders are focusing on leveraging resources effectively rather than rapid hiring.

Reid Hoffman

05/06/23

@ Greylock

Blitzscaling prioritizes speed over efficiency in uncertain environments, a strategy that Jeff Weiner effectively implemented at LinkedIn to maintain competitive advantage.

Brian Chesky

12/01/15

@ Greylock

The ability to learn continuously is key for managing scale and blitzscaling. Founders must be open to feedback and surround themselves with smarter, more experienced individuals to navigate challenges effectively.

Sam Altman

06/01/17

@ Y Combinator

When deciding to scale rapidly, it's important to identify the right moments to accelerate growth, whether due to competition, market opportunities, or achieving critical mass.

Travis Kalanick

04/11/25

@ Peter H. Diamandis

When scaling innovations, it's important to balance between cooking up ideas and scaling them, as moving too fast can lead to failure.

Gustaf Alströmer

08/16/19

@ Y Combinator

You need to do things that don't scale when starting out, as you're not yet at the stage for real growth strategies.

Reid Hoffman

06/01/17

@ Y Combinator

To scale effectively, you need to anticipate that your organization will change and that the right people for one stage may not be the right fit for the next stage.

Sam Altman

02/24/18

@ Y Combinator

The good kind of blitzscaling happens when you don't have to generate demand because you already have a great product.

Y Combinator Cast

05/31/24

@ Y Combinator

The advice to do things that don't scale is counterintuitive but provides startups with a unique advantage over larger competitors by fostering deep customer understanding and rapid experimentation.