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Brian Chesky

12/01/15

@ Greylock

We realized that as a company promoting community living, we needed to foster positive relationships with cities rather than adopt a confrontational stance.

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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

Navigating government relations was a huge challenge for us, and we learned through trial and error that fighting wasn't the best approach; instead, we aimed to partner with cities.

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Steve Huffman

09/26/24

@ Sequoia Capital

Building an advertising business that respects our community's values was a priority, ensuring it harmonized with our mission.

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Brett Hagler

04/05/18

@ Y Combinator

Building strong relationships and communities around our mission is key to our success and impact.

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Joe Gebbia

06/07/17

@ Y Combinator

After realizing that property management companies were not aligned with our values, we refocused on offering primary home experiences, which enhance the guest's stay.

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Andrew Mason

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

During meetings with potential partners, I focused on connecting as humans first, which helped in building relationships despite the competitive landscape.

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Sean Mitchell

05/04/18

@ Y Combinator

Creating communities within buildings is a powerful trend, as companies leverage technology to enhance social engagement among residents.

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Brian Chesky

12/01/15

@ Greylock

We would go city by city to educate hosts through meet-ups, which increased their engagement and excitement about the platform.

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Steve Huffman

09/26/24

@ Sequoia Capital

In 2018, we began to clean up toxic communities, and the positive response from users indicated we were on the right track.

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Paul Copplestone

05/14/25

@ Accel

The only way to maintain community engagement is for significant company figures to continue interacting with the community, as it's our long-term advantage.