From Founder to Leader
I was in founder mode for so long, I forgot how to be a CEO—and that cost me more than anything
Brian Chesky
Co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, revolutionizing the short-term rental and travel industry globally.
All moments: Brian Chesky
- Growth Is the Art of Letting Go — Brian Chesky
You must relinquish control to truly grow; every scale requires new capabilities
- Faith in Moments of Doubt — Brian Chesky
There were moments when no one believed in us; my belief in the idea was all I had
- Service Within Enterprise — Brian Chesky
My parents served people; I decided to serve through building a community of belonging
- Success Doesn't Bring Happiness — Brian Chesky
People think success will make them happy, but happiness must be the journey, not the destination
- Dreams Are Measured in Stars — Brian Chesky
If you're not striving for something impossible, you'll never create something great
- Travel Belongs to People, Not Platforms — Brian Chesky
AI should serve human connection, not replace it
Related moments
- Documenting History — Questlove
As a documentarian, I feel a responsibility to preserve the history of Black music and culture
- The Art of Service — John Legend
As an artist, I see my role as serving humanity and raising my voice for justice
- Humble Beginnings — Paul McCartney
Nobody believed in us at first. We just believed in ourselves and the music.
- Always Be a Good Human — Louis Armstrong
I've always tried to be a good human being. That's what matters.
- A Song Is Blood — Paul McCartney
A melody comes to me like someone is singing it to me. It's magic.
- A City That Inspires — Bob Dylan
New York is the pulse. Here I found myself and my music.