Summary of How to build a startup in 2022. A conversation with Joe Zadeh

00:00:00 - 00:20:00

Joe Zadeh discusses his experience in the startup world, from his time as an engineer to his current role as CEO of Airbnb. He talks about the importance of focus and concentration when starting a company, and how having a partner can help the process.

• 00:00:00 Joe Zadeh discusses how he moved to Bologna to start a startup, the ecosystem and opportunities in the city. He also discusses his plans for the city and how he can be helpful to Italian startups.
• 00:05:00 Joe Zadeh talks about the challenges Italy has in terms of startup creation, the importance of concentration in one area, and the optimistic view he has for the future. He also recommends Airbnb as a good example of a company that is able to survive difficult times.
• 00:10:00 Joe Zadeh discusses the founding of Airbnb and how the company coped with the pandemic. He also talks about his experiences as a customer support representative.
• 00:15:00 Joe Zadeh talks about how he transitioned from being an engineer at a small startup to becoming the CEO of Airbnb. He discusses the challenges of scaling a company quickly and introduces processes to help make the transition smoother.
• 00:20:00 In this video, Joe Zadeh discusses his journey from engineer to product manager, and how having a partner in the form of designers helped him learn more about product. Joe then discusses his time at Airbnb, where he led the product for experiences, before winding down his role.