Chief Quote by Brian Chesky
“CEOs are often chief product officers. But for me to say I'm a chief product officer when my product is a community, I really should be thinking of myself as head of this community.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast “How I Built This”, 2020
Leaders who create communities should view themselves as caretakers of that community rather than just product managers.
In simple terms: Treat community as product.
Key Takeaway
Lead with community focus.
Themes
leadership
community building
product management
identity
responsibility
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
advisory
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Launching a new platform
- managing a user forum
- building brand loyalty
- overseeing community events
Key Concepts
Stakeholder theory
social capital
organizational identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does community identity shape product decisions?
- What responsibilities arise when you are the community’s steward?
A Different Perspective
May overlook product-market fit if focus is too internal.
