Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says there's a 'silver lining' for people starting businesses in a choppy economy

Brian Chesky cofounded Airbnb in 2007, right around the financial crisis. He said there's actually a "silver lining" to building a business in times of economic uncertainty.

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• Airbnb's CEO said he's heard from founders facing a challenging fundraising landscape amid economic uncertainty.
• Brian Chesky said that while a stable economy is needed, there's a "silver lining" to building a business in tough times.
• The Airbnb cofounder said on Michelle...