Airbnb’s bet on an IRL future, with Brian Chesky

This episode of Rapid Response first aired in 2025.Live on stage at Masters of Scale Summit in San Francisco, Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky explores what role business could and should play in building the future. He shares his candid perspective on politics, creativity, and AI — taking listeners from Airbnb’s humble beginnings to bold plans for the company’s future. Through a designer’s lens, Chesky also reveals the single question leaders must ask themselves, and explores how best to make tricky decisions in a volatile climate. For more conversations like this, join us at this year’s Masters of Scale Summit, coming up October 20-22 in San Francisco.Visit the Rapid Response website here: rapidresponseshow.com

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