The Startup Guy (@startupsguy): "Brian Chesky quits his job Launches Airbedandbreakfast Calls his mom: “Mom, I’m an entrepreneur.” Mom: “No, you’re unemployed.” Airbnb reaches $100 billion in valuation. FOUNDER MODE."

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The Startup Guy Jul 30, 2025

Startup Synergy

Brian Chesky quits his job

Launches Airbedandbreakfast

Calls his mom: “Mom, I’m an entrepreneur.”

Mom: “No, you’re unemployed.”

Airbnb reaches $100 billion in valuation.

FOUNDER MODE.

Jul 30

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5:50 AM

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