In this first episode of the new CEO INSIGHTS format, Richi Haupt talks with Brian Chesky, Airbnb founder & CEO, about how the company came to be, how we are going to work in the future, what it's like to found a company, loneliness, and the role Airbnb could play in addressing some of the travel industry's most pressing issues.

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(00:00) Intro

(01:23) How Airbnb was founded

(14:57) Brian Chesky daily routine

(23:55) Brian Chesky relationship with loneliness

(32:31) The future of work-life balance

(38:27) Airbnb impact and social costs

(45:37) How is Airbnb tackling overtourism?

(51:58) Brian Chesky suggestions for CEOs

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