Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky regrets not obsessing over hiring sooner

Brian Chesky is the founder and CEO of Airbnb.

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• Brian Chesky said he personally gets involved in hiring at the top levels of Airbnb.
• The CEO said not prioritizing hiring earlier was a "death blow" that he could've avoided.
• Chesky's approach focuses on results over résumés, emphasizing talent referrals and connections.

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