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Airbnb cofounder and CEO Brian Chesky

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky challenges founders with a critical question if they aspire to emulate his success

Brian Chesky says that before chasing the dream of building the next Airbnb, aspiring entrepreneurs must answer one critical question—and the best answer he’s ever heard is: “Because if I don’t do it, no one else will.”

October 22, 2025

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