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Airbnb buys $81M HQ in New York – after city’s strict clampdown on company’s short-term rentals

New York City’s 2023 short-term rental rules require hosts to register and limit Airbnb-style rentals, with city officials saying the restrictions protect housing and prevent illegal hotel operations

The Independent UK

'Playing the long game': Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky eyes India as one of firm's biggest global markets

Airbnb is committed to a long-term strategy in India, a rapidly growing market. CEO Brian Chesky highlighted significant investments planned for the country. India's large Gen Z population and rising middle class are key drivers for Airbnb's future growth.

The Economic Times

Airbnb expands into hotels, cars, groceries

Airbnb, facing tighter local regulations on short-term home rentals, announced Wednesday it is adding boutique hotels, car rentals and grocery delivery to its app in a bid to transform itself into a one-stop travel shop. The updated app adds grocery delivery through Instacart in more than 25 US cities, as…

The Economic Times

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Airbnb Expands Beyond Rentals to Become Part Luxury Concierge, Part AI Travel Best Friend

Airbnb is no longer trying to be just the place travelers book a home. The company now wants to organize the whole trip, from the airport ride to the stocked fridge, the luggage drop, the boutique hotel, the local dinner, and the friend-approved recommendation that saves a vacation from becoming…

Latin Times

Brian Chesky’s early Airbnb rule: Why he ignored competitors to study customers one by one

Companies often chase numbers for hyper-growth, overlooking a critical step. Airbnb's early success stemmed from understanding users one by one, not just data. This intimate approach built trust and loyalty. Focusing on individual experiences creates sustainable growth. This customer-centric model is key for brand representation and long-term success in any…

The Times of India

Airbnb says AI now pens 60% of its code as tech firms trim teams

Airbnb's CEO revealed that nearly 60% of code was AI-generated last quarter, accelerating feature development and improving API partner tools. AI also boosts customer support, resolving 40% of issues without human intervention. Managers are increasingly using AI coding tools, though future team structures remain uncertain.

The Economic Times

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky warns two types of people won’t survive the AI era: ‘pure people managers’ and workers who resist change

Brian Chesky, the cofounder and CEO of $84.4 billion short-term rental giant Airbnb, says managers need to do more than meetings to stay afloat in the AI era.

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Inside the secret work-life rules of Jensen Huang, Elon Musk and other top CEOs of the world: No emails, no large meetings and power naps

The way senior leaders run companies is shifting in quiet but noticeable ways. Some of the biggest names in business are stepping away from long-standing office habits and replacing them with routines that might look unusual from the outside. At companies like Nvidia, Airbnb, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Twilio,…

The Times of India

Jensen Huang bans one-on-one meetings, and Airbnb's Brian Chesky doesn't use email—meet the CEOs with unconventional work-life rules

CEOs leading businesses from Nvidia and Airbnb to United Airlines and Twilio are rewriting corporate norms on their own terms.

Fortune

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby lies on his office floor and takes 20-minute naps—and he says it doesn’t mean he’s accomplished any less

Despite taking a quick 20-minute nap on the floor, the United Airlines CEO says he has “accomplished more” than anything else he could have done in that time.

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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says he’s ‘learned and relearned’ to not make big decisions when he’s tired on Fridays

Over the course of his Wall Street career, JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon has learned to avoid making big decisions when the weekend rolls around.

Fortune

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s advice to workers scared of AI: You’re confusing your job with the tools you use to do it

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s advice to workers scared of AI: You’re confusing your job with the tools you use to do it.

Fortune

Gen X boss of $11 billion smart ring company Oura says being a CEO is ‘much harder’ than he thought: ‘It's pressure, it's stress, it's responsibility’

Tom Hale, the CEO of $11 billion smart ring company Oura, says the job is more “kibble” than “champagne” and comes with nerve-wracking responsibilities.

Fortune

Paris is ground zero for Europe's backlash against illegal Airbnbs

Europe's biggest tourist cities are cracking down on short-term rentals, hoping to fight crowds and boost housing affordability.

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Billionaire Reddit CEO Steve Huffman says his company will ‘go heavy’ on hiring graduates because ‘they're so much more AI native’ than older peers

Reddit cofounder and CEO Steve Huffman says “there are so many reasons to hire new grads.” For one, Gen Zers are AI natives, unlike any older generation.

Fortune

Ryan Coogler was $200K in student debt and 'making no money' while filming 'Creed'—now, his $330 million success 'Sinners' took home four Oscars

"I was always 200 grand in debt for film school," the 'Creed' and 'Black Panther' director said—just before building a box-office empire worth billions.

Fortune

Former Apple exec had lunch with his boss Steve Jobs for 15 years—he says the late founder’s ‘insatiable curiosity’ taught him to never coast on his expertise

Even after building trillion-dollar products, Steve Jobs never pretended to have all the answers. That’s the lesson that stuck with Jony Ive, Apple’s former chief design officer, who worked alongside the late cofounder for nearly 15 years.

Fortune

Airbnb CEO says AI is ‘the best thing that ever happened to’ his company—he warns other founders: ‘If you don't disrupt yourself, someone else will’

“If you don't disrupt yourself, someone else will,” Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky warns founders, as AI becomes instrumental to the rental giant.

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The CEO of Google DeepMind juggles another job as the founder of a multibillion-dollar startup by starting a second workday at 10 p.m.

While many CEOs may set their alarm clocks for a 5 a.m. wake-up time, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis has just hit the pillow—oftentimes working until 4 a.m.

Fortune

Super Bowl champion Sam Darnold says his plumber dad played with him every day after work, no matter how tough his day was—and that taught him resilience

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold’s working-class parents taught him how to be resilient and consistent. It’s led him through career setbacks to his recent Super Bowl win.

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Airbnb's Brian Chesky says CEOs don't have to be 'miserable'—that's why he got rid of emails and banned meetings before 10 a.m.

"Don’t apologize for how you want to run your company," the $74 billion short-term rental boss stressed.

Fortune

Despite Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky and Steve Jobs praising micromanagers, a new survey ranks them among the most annoying coworkers

While Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky argued that Steve Jobs proved being “in the details” can be a gift to top talent, employees say micromanagers are wrecking morale and killing productivity.

Fortune

Airbnb CEO says Steve Jobs taught him that obsessing over details isn’t about control—it’s about helping people think bigger and move faster. But Gen Z doesn’t agree

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says Steve Jobs proved being a micromanager is good for workers—in reality, it could actually be holding Gen Z’s careers back.

TechRadar

Airbnb seemingly confirms Apple’s self-driving car — and what it reveals about Apple’s AI shift, and Airbnb’s future

Airbnb's most recent hiring announcement inadvertently, and seemingly, confirms Apple’s long-rumored self-driving car project while offering new context around Apple’s evolving AI strategy and where Airbnb sees its AI ambitions.

Fortune

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says he went to 'night school' for an hour every day with Barack Obama and even turned in homework

The billionaire founder admits a weekly mentorship call with the former president came with assignments like being more intentional with his friendships.

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