Skift Take

Airbnb advisor Chip Conley had some grounding messages about the company he has seen grow into a force in travel. Never forget the original mission on which the homesharing giant was launched. It hasn't, says Conley.

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On the eve of Airbnb's historic IPO, the company's longtime advisor Chip Conley offered assurances that success would not spoil the homesharing giant in discussion with Skift Executive Editor Dennis S