It was a historic moment but also an opportunity to see Chesky the diplomat, away from the regulatory threats and operational challenges that confronted him at home. His performance was impressive. Few Silicon Valley execs can so effectively phase shift – digging into operational complexities at one moment, negotiating with politicians the next, and then leaving it all behind to speak in relatable tones to students, other startup founders, and the general public. Chesky did this with ease, and it was a reminder of the remarkable personal skills that had propelled his company to such astounding
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