Nathan Blecharczyk

“No hotels have gone out of business because of Airbnb... Airbnb is not a perfect substitute for a hotel. We excel at different things.”

“It's not just exciting to build things but to explore new fields and to recognize what comes with that is a lot of uncertainty.”

“Part of being an entrepreneur is, like, it's just so great to run your own business, that feeling you get.”

“Historically, we've just been doing accommodation. And, going forward, we're really exploring the full boundaries of everything that someone needs while on a trip, and also how can we reinvent that experience.”

“We don't want to go starting completely separate businesses that do nothing for our user base.”

“We try to take a very strong stance against discrimination and hatred.”

“There's a perception out there that Airbnb doesn't want there to be rules. We think rules would be fantastic. We think rules would help our community, but not necessarily the rules that have simply existed for decades.”

“I actually almost made a million dollars while in high school.”

“I have incredible wealth, and I think there's a great responsibility to use this position to do good stuff.”

“For entrepreneurs, choosing your co-founders is like a professional marriage. You're going to go through tough times, and you need to remember that ideas can change, but business partners can't.”

“I cannot deny that there are unavoidable, day-to-day tradeoffs between being a parent and a professional. There are only so many hours in a day.”

“I realized that I'm increasingly in a position where I know a network of people, and I'm able to connect more or less anyone.”

“Airbnb is dedicated to empowering people and communities through healthy tourism, and we have a long tradition of supporting local projects in Asia-Pacific.”

“I'm married. I have a daughter, so I put aside time in the day to spend with them.”

“I had this question when we started: Is this something that's only going to work in New York City? And then, is it just in North America? Is it just in Western culture?”

“When you offer consumers choice, let them vote with their wallets.”

“Being a father gave me a new purpose for existing. That newfound purpose has somehow given me the stamina and patience to take on the endless stream of challenges that come along with parenthood.”

“My wife and I try to have a date night once a week. We schedule them all in advance.”

“When you think about it, Airbnb is a great solution if your family is traveling with you on business and you need more space, if you're going for an extended stay, like a week plus. It's a great solution if you want close proximity to the work site and maybe there isn't a hotel across the street or whatnot.”

“We want to strike the right balance between the governments and our users. If there are concerns, we can work together.”