Chip Conley’s Airbnb experience: 10 key lessons |

How many chances do you get to disrupt an entire industry? I’ve been honored with the opportunity twice. In the mid-­80’s, I started a California boutique hotel company, Joie de Vivre, that created and managed 52 unique properties. After running the business for almost 25 years, I sold it – with my eye on adventures outside of hospitality. I traveled. A lot. I launched a business to share my passion for world festivals.