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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 Mode and what’s next for the platform. Follow Brian, @bchesky. Algebra of Happiness™: don’t keep score. Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Buy "The Algebra of Wealth," out now. 00:00 Introduction 01:10 What trends can you share about travel and consumer spending? 02:56 Is travel leveling off after the post-pandemic surge? 03:46 Have you noticed any changes in who’s traveling more or less, and what does it say about the economy? 05:40 Can you share more details about the new co-host network feature you're working on? 07:36 Can you talk a bit about the finances involved in renting out a property on Airbnb? 09:36 How is Airbnb using AI, and where have you seen real benefits? 15:18 How do you see AI impacting efficiency in terms of revenue growth versus headcount reduction? 18:33 What did you mean by 'founder mode,' and can you share more about the context of your comments? 23:24 What would you tell shareholders about Airbnb's stock performance over the past four years? 27:27 What do you see as the most monetizable assets for Airbnb beyond homes and commercial real estate? 28:50 Could Airbnb allow service providers to list their services on the platform? 31:01 Why would you consider acquiring a smaller company to enter the car-sharing market? 33:47 Could Airbnb create a community feature for travelers to connect? 35:57 Do you see Airbnb creating spaces to help people connect and combat loneliness? 36:02 Have you made any strides in balancing work and personal life? #scottgalloway #podcast #finance #carsharing #lifebalance #airbnb #airbnbcohosting #cohosting #artificialintelligence #shareholder #realestate #profg Algebra of happiness: lean into your strengths. Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Buy "The Algebra of Wealth," out now. Follow the podcast across socials @profgpod:
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