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Rujul Zaparde

01/09/25

@ Y Combinator

At Airbnb, there was a need for change, which created conflict within the company to ask hard questions about team needs and project justifications.

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Building A $2 Billion SaaS Company: Lessons From A Two Time Founder

@ Y Combinator

Building A $2 Billion SaaS Company: Lessons From A Two Time Founder

01/09/25

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Brian Chesky

04/06/17

@ Y Combinator

Airbnb operates as a technology company, facing challenges like international regulations, safety, and trust, while also needing to provide a world-class user experience.

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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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Brian Chesky

04/06/17

@ Y Combinator

Airbnb's early communication focused on utility, but they learned that hosts must align with the company's values to create a strong culture.

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Gustaf Alströmer

06/27/19

@ Y Combinator

Airbnb divided international growth into product limitations and cultural impacts, finding that many perceived cultural differences were not as significant as expected.

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Rujul Zaparde

01/09/25

@ Y Combinator

At Airbnb, I learned the importance of quality and detail in product development, especially from observing CEO Brian Chesky's involvement in the experiences product.

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Ian McAllister

11/20/22

@ Lenny's Podcast

When I was at Airbnb, I focused too much on my own approach and didn't partner enough with the customer support leadership team, which hindered building true support for our initiatives.

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Jessica Livingston

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

Airbnb's evolution from renting airbeds to entire homes illustrates the necessity of adapting your startup's approach to meet market demand.

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Kevin Hale

03/25/17

@ Y Combinator

Airbnb's growth was significantly driven by founders engaging in customer support, which helped them understand user needs and improve their service.

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Rujul Zaparde

01/09/25

@ Y Combinator

During my time at Airbnb, the company grew significantly, from around 30 product managers to over a hundred, highlighting the rapid expansion and the scale of operations.