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People-First Capitalism

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While many travel industry leaders chose to “go dark,” as Airbnb CEO and co-founder Brian Chesky put it , while they decided how to navigate next steps, Chesky took a different approach: He got candid. Today, we are thrilled to have Airbnb CEO and co-founder Brian Chesky with us. We’ve had I think an 11-year relationship.

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New England's Top 10 Innovators

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This week, The Deal declared that Route 128 is well-positioned to continue its leadership in innovation, despite the economic crisis, due to its diverse economy and robust enterpreneurial environment. The founder and former CEO and chairwoman of iRobot, Helen has been the godmother of the robotics industry in Massachusetts.

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People-First Capitalism

Reid Hoffman

While many travel industry leaders chose to “go dark,” as Airbnb CEO and co-founder Brian Chesky put it , while they decided how to navigate next steps, Chesky took a different approach: He got candid. Today, we are thrilled to have Airbnb CEO and co-founder Brian Chesky with us. We’ve had I think an 11-year relationship.

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Out of the Crisis #7, Brian Chesky Part 1: running Airbnb in crisis mode, being multi-stakeholder, and re-founding the company

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I've known Brian Chesky, Co-Founder, CEO and Head of Community at Airbnb for a long time. 50:17) The Heroes Journey, Joseph Campbell (55:03) The need for human connection in leadership and what Brian hopes former employees will take with them into the world. (56:46) I went to Rhode Island School of Design.