Episode

Brian Chesky's secret mentor who scaled Airbnb (after dying 9 times & building a hotel empire)

Chip Conley, founder of Joie de Vivre hotel chain, discusses his experience joining Airbnb at age 52 as head of global hospitality, working with CEO Brian Chesky, and the challenges and benefits of intergenerational collaboration in tech. He shares insights on building company culture, leadership dynamics with founders, and his journey to creating the Modern Elder Academy, a midlife wisdom school focused on helping people navigate career transitions and reframe aging positively.