Chip Conley

Strategic Advisor for Hospitality and Leadership at Airbnb

English

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United States

Texas

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business growth

business leader

business trends

CEO

consumer trends

crisis management

Educational disruption

future of work

happiness

mentoring

personal growth

Startup

strategic planning

About the Expert

Who Is Chip Conley?

Chip Conley is a renowned hospitality entrepreneur, author, and speaker who has twice transformed the hospitality industry. He first founded Joie de Vivre, a boutique hotel chain, and later joined Airbnb as Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy, where he helped shape the company from a tech startup to a global hospitality brand. His experiences and insights have influenced companies of all sizes, and his New York Times bestseller, *Wisdom@Work: The Making of a Modern Elder*, has become a manifesto for intergenerational collaboration in the workplace. Additionally, Conley is the founder of the Modern Elder Academy (MEA), an organization dedicated to helping midlife individuals find purpose and well-being in this stage of life.

What is his Background?

At 26, Chip Conley founded Joie de Vivre in San Francisco, creating the second-largest boutique hotel chain in the U.S. In 2010, he sold the company and later joined Airbnb as Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy in 2013. At Airbnb, he worked closely as a mentor to CEO Brian Chesky, helping the company expand its business model globally. Inspired by this experience, Chip founded the Modern Elder Academy, the world’s first midlife wisdom school.

Besides his entrepreneurial contributions, Conley has engaged in philanthropic initiatives, such as the annual Celebrity Pool Toss fundraiser in San Francisco, and founded Fest300, an online festival magazine, which he later sold to Everfest. He has also authored several books on leadership and personal growth, exploring topics such as workplace happiness, leadership, and intergenerational wisdom.

Speaker’s Conferences

What Are His Conferences Like?

Chip Conley’s conferences are insightful and motivating, combining personal experiences with practical teachings on topics like leadership, corporate culture, and disruptive innovation. With a dynamic and approachable style, Chip invites audiences to reflect on the importance of happiness and purpose at work and how these elements can improve business outcomes. His focus on cross-generational collaboration, based on his “Modern Elder” concepts, offers a unique perspective on creating diverse and resilient teams. Attendees gain tools to lead and adapt in a changing business environment, focusing on building a sustainable and profitable corporate culture.

Selection of Conferences

How Great Companies Understand Maslow’s Pyramid

In this talk, Chip Conley shares his transformation of Joie de Vivre, offering practical examples of understanding the motivations of employees, customers, and partners. Chip explains how Maslow’s theory can be applied in business to improve relationships, build a sustainable corporate culture, and drive business success. A unique approach to enhancing both work and personal life experiences.

Toward a Business Psychology: Simple Truths for Creating a Culture of Happiness and Success

This talk explores the PEAK model developed by Chip to foster positive experiences in all business relationships, including employees, customers, and investors. Based on his experience, Chip presents tools for leaders interested in creating a company culture that generates high performance and greater satisfaction among its members.

Disruptive Innovation: Learning to Spot Trends and Leverage Them

Chip Conley examines how to identify and capitalize on emerging industry trends, using his experience as a pioneer at Joie de Vivre and Airbnb. With his “three rules of disruptive innovation,” he offers strategies for companies and entrepreneurs to navigate new waves of change, generating a long-term competitive advantage.

The Modern Elder: A New Framework for Sharing and Receiving Wisdom

With five generations now in the workplace, Chip Conley addresses how age diversity strengthens organizations. Through his experience with the Modern Elder Academy, he explains the benefits of cross-generational mentorship, where wisdom flows in both directions, and highlights the value of integrating practices that foster mutual collaboration.

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Do You Want To Book Chip Conley?

If you’re looking for an inspiring and transformative talk on leadership, innovation, and intergenerational development, you can book Chip Conley through Thinking Heads. As one of the most influential figures in hospitality and an advocate for cross-generational collaboration, Chip provides expert insights for companies seeking positive and lasting change in their organizational culture. Contact Thinking Heads today for more information and to secure his participation in your next event.

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