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Brian Chesky

12/01/15

@ Greylock

We mobilized our hosts to provide housing for those in need after the attacks, demonstrating our commitment to community support in times of crisis.

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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

In the wake of the Paris attacks, we had to quickly account for the safety of our employees and hosts scattered throughout the city during the crisis.

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Brett Hagler

04/05/18

@ Y Combinator

After witnessing the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, I was shocked by the number of people still living in tents years later, highlighting the urgent need for shelter.

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Brian Chesky

06/02/24

@ The Social Radars Podcast

I encouraged employees to embrace the challenge of the crisis as a chance to redefine their ownership and commitment to Airbnb's mission.

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Y Combinator Cast

06/24/22

@ Y Combinator

Despite the ongoing conflict, we operated normally and accepted new customers, as we believed it was crucial to support the economy and onboard designers who lost their jobs.

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Travis Kalanick

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

When we launched in new cities, we hosted big launch events to pay respects to the local community and engage influential people.

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Y Combinator Cast

06/24/22

@ Y Combinator

We hired 'kamikaze drivers' who know safe routes in dangerous areas to evacuate our team members and their relatives from occupied cities.

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Brian Chesky

12/01/15

@ Greylock

When guests stayed with us, the experience transformed from strangers to friends in just a few days, illustrating the power of shared living.

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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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Brian Chesky

12/01/15

@ Greylock

The experience of managing a crisis like the Paris attacks reminded me of the early chaotic days of Airbnb, highlighting the constant challenges of running a startup.