Airbnb 2025 Summer Release: An Interview with Jud Coplan and Teo Connor

This week, Federico and John interview Airbnb Vice President of Product Marketing, Jud Coplan, and Vice President of Design, Teo Connor.

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Links and Show Notes

Airbnb Summer Release 2025

• Airbnb Announcement Video and Overview
• Airbnb Press Release
• MacStories Coverage

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