Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, Joe shares an update on his latest entrepreneurial adventure: Samara.Today we meet Marina in Texas, who’s wondering if her language-teaching singing books need to be on Amazon. Then Ray in California, who’s seeking fundraising guidanc ... Show More
Feb 2023
Airbnb Co-Founder Joe Gebbia on early "a-ha" moments, elite design + his new startup Samara | E1675
Joe Gebbia joins Jason to discuss the early days of Airbnb, gaining traction, persevering through the "no's," and functional design. (2:09) They also discuss gaining customer trust and Airbnb's incredible COVID turnaround. (21:17) Joe wraps the show by breaking down his new ventu ... Show More
58m 54s
Mar 2022
Rapid Response: How Airbnb.org is housing Ukrainian refugees, w/Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia
Airbnb’s charitable arm, Airbnb.org, has committed to offer free, temporary housing for up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine. Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia joins Rapid Response to discuss how the company is deploying business tools for humanitarian benefit. He also shares how Ai ... Show More
28m 29s
Sep 2025
First Time Founders with Ed Elson – How Airbnb Scaled from 3 Guests to 2 Billion
Ed speaks with Nathan Blecharczyk, Chief Strategy Officer and co-founder of Airbnb. They discuss the pros and cons of starting a business with your friends, the moment he realized the business would be a success, and how he learned to turn a crisis into an opportunity. Learn more ... Show More
54m 41s
Oct 2024
Scaling Airbnb, Founder Mode, and What’s Next for Travel — with Brian Chesky
Brian Chesky, the co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, joins Scott to discuss the latest for Airbnb including their Co-Host Network, how the company views AI, and how it is a leading indicator for the broader economy. Brian also shares his thoughts on his viral moment around Founder Mod ... Show More
55m 29s
May 2023
Airbnb’s Next Phase — with Brian Chesky
Brian Chesky, the co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, joins Scott to discuss a slew of updates, including how the firm is building a community, leveraging AI, and expanding its geographical reach. We also learn about Brian’s experiences with loneliness, and how work has impacted his re ... Show More
1h 5m
Nov 2023
Airbnb CEO, Co-Founder Brian Chesky Talks New App Features
Airbnb CEO, Co-Founder Brian Chesky discusses new features and AI tools for its app, as the company pushes to increase reliability. He speaks with Bloomberg's Emily Chang, Ed Ludlow, and Caroline Hyde. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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