Success Doesn't Bring Happiness
People think success will make them happy, but happiness must be the journey, not the destination
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
- 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
- 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
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Music is a spiritual practice, a therapy, a way to connect us to ourselves and each other
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I'll never sell my soul for money or fame. It's my only true asset.
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Childhood is where it all starts. If we lose childhood, we lose everything.