“Today, 20+ countries offer remote work visas, and more are in the works,” he said.
Chesky noted that most of his staff will meet in person every quarter for about a week at a time.
“The most meaningful connections happen in person,” Chesky said. “Zoom is great for maintaining relationships, but it’s not the best way to deepen them. And some creative work is best done in the same room.”
“Two decades ago, Silicon Valley start-ups popularized open floor plans and on-site perks,” he said. “Today’s startups have embraced flexibility and remote work. I think this will become the predominant way companies work 10 years from now.”
Chesky suggested that firms will be at a “significant disadvantage” if they “limit their talent pool to a commuting radius around their offices”.
