Faith in Moments of Doubt
There were moments when no one believed in us; my belief in the idea was all I had
Brian Chesky
Co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, revolutionizing the short-term rental and travel industry globally.
All moments: Brian Chesky
- From Founder to Leader — Brian Chesky
I was in founder mode for so long, I forgot how to be a CEO—and that cost me more than anything
- Growth Is the Art of Letting Go — Brian Chesky
You must relinquish control to truly grow; every scale requires new capabilities
- 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
- Humble Beginnings — Paul McCartney
Nobody believed in us at first. We just believed in ourselves and the music.
- Faith Moves Mountains — John Legend
Faith, hope and love are the three pillars of my life
- Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable — Pharrell Williams
Comfort is very sneaky. It feels good, but to get the best out of yourself, you have to put yourself in positions where you're uncomfortable
- Never Give Up — Ray Charles
I don't think of myself as disabled. I think of myself as a musician.
- It's Never Too Late to Change — Elton John
I feel grateful for my life. I made mistakes, but I faced them and corrected them.
- Start the Day with Love — Carlos Santana
If you start the day with love in your heart, nothing can bother you.