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Brian Chesky

12/01/15

@ Greylock

People need to be immersed in the world of your product, as it helps them work in the center of the universe of your business.

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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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