Mission and Belonging — Why Airbnb Is More Than a Travel Company

This module explores Airbnb's foundational mission — "to create a world where anyone can belong anywhere" — and how it permeates every aspect of the company, from product decisions to hiring. Understanding this mission at a deep level is essential because Airbnb's culture interview explicitly tests whether candidates genuinely connect with this vision, and generic answers about "liking travel" will not pass.