E156 - The Airbnb India & SEA journey w/Amanpreet Singh (India & SEA Head, Airbnb)

Indian Silicon Valley with Jivraj Singh Sachar

English - November 05, 2023 06:02 - 1 hour - 72.7 MB
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The India head and Southeast Asia head of Airbnb, Amanpreet Singh Bajaj, appeared on the Indian Silicon Valley Podcast, discussing his career journey and the growth of Airbnb in India.

Bajaj praised the sharing economy model of Airbnb and mentioned that although initially there were concerns about welcoming strangers into homes, the platform has managed to instill a sense of reliability and trust amongst users. He underlined how the company localized its approach for the Indian market, drawing upon the inherent hospitality and entrepreneurism of Indian culture.

He also stressed the unique aspect of connection and experiences that Airbnb offers beyond just hosting, as an integral part of its appeal and success.

00:00 - Introduction
10:26 - Birth Of E-commerce In India
20:20 - Choosing Airbnb
30:06 - Building Trust with Airbnb
39:43 - Learnings In Expanding
49:40 - Unique Strategies For Growth In India
59:44 - Covid-19 Challenges
1:09:53 - Leadership Lessons