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How Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Redefined Growth After the Crisis
In this episode of The CEO Diary, Lucas and Luna examine how Brian Chesky steered Airbnb through the pandemic's near-death experience and into a resilient, profitable future. They focus on his decision to cut 25 percent of the company in May 2020, the pivot to local stays and online experiences, and the leadership principles that emerged: radical transparency, founder-led product focus, and a disciplined cost structure that survived the rebound. The conversation also touches on how Chesky's hands-on approach to design and customer feedback shaped Airbnb's recovery, and what…
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