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“When you start a company, it's more an art than a science because it's totally unknown. Instead of solving high-profile problems, try to solve something that's deeply personal to you. Ideally, if you're an ordinary person and you've just solved your problem, you might have solved the problem for…” quote by Brian Chesky
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“When you start a company, it's more an art than a science because it's totally unknown. Instead of solving high-profile problems, try to solve something that's deeply personal to you. Ideally, if you're an ordinary person and you've just solved your problem, you might have solved the problem for millions of people.”

Brian Chesky

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast, 2023

Starting a company is creative, personal, and can solve widespread problems if rooted in personal experience.

In simple terms: Company building is creative and personal.

Key Takeaway

Build from personal pain points.

Themes

entrepreneurship creativity personal growth

Mood

optimistic thoughtful

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • launching startups
  • product design
  • personal challenges
  • scaling solutions

Key Concepts

Problem solving innovation market fit

Questions to Reflect On

  • What personal problem could become a universal solution?
  • How to test personal ideas with others?
A Different Perspective

Personal bias may limit broader relevance.

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