Airbnb Won't Go Public After Dispute Over IPO Plans

The transcript discusses the movement of Wall Street figures to the West, focusing on Lawrence, a former CFO of Blackstone, and his role at Airbnb. It highlights a disagreement between Lawrence and Brian Chesky regarding Airbnb's public offering and the involvement of major investors. The transcript also delves into Airbnb's unusual hedge fund activities, drawing parallels to similar strategies employed by Lawrence at Blackstone, where he managed the company's finances and investments.

Which Wall Street executive is mentioned as having moved West?

• Anthony No Dough

• Olivia Salesky

• Lawrence

• Brian Chesky

What was the main disagreement between Lawrence and Brian Chesky?

• Taking the company public

• Product development

• Employee benefits

• Company's marketing strategy

What unusual financial activity was started within Airbnb?

• A new real estate division

• A tech startup

• A hedge fund

• A travel agency

What role did Lawrence have at Blackstone?

• CFO

• CTO

• CEO

• COO

How much was Blackstone making monthly from the hedge fund under Lawrence's management?

• $1 million

• $5 million

• $3 million

• $10 million