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Times of India06.05.2026GeneralIndia

Airbnb CEO on why the day after company’s $100Bn IPO was the saddest day of his life

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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky described the day after the company's $100 billion IPO as the "saddest day" of his life, realizing external validation offered no lasting fulfillment. This experience prompted him to reevaluate his motivations, emphasizing the importance of intrinsic reasons and the joy of creation over status and accolades.

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