Airbnb’s VP of Engineering on why you don’t have to change your natural self to be a leader
Kamini Dandapani, VP of Engineering at Airbnb, leads the Infrastructure Engineering organization, which is in many ways the backbone of the company: responsible for powering the systems that keep Airbnb running smoothly and help new products reach millions of people. With a passion for how platforms can support and sustain the business and product, Kamini developed her considerate and welcoming leadership style at eBay and LinkedIn before joining Airbnb two years ago. In addition to her Infra role, she champions diversity and belonging in the workplace and is co-sponsor for Airbnb’s tech diversity council, which aims to create the most diverse and inclusive community in the tech industry.
There’s a saying that “if you want to go fast, go alone, but if you want to go far, go together.” Whether it’s sharing context about our work, being vulnerable about my mistakes, or building a diverse organization, I very much believe in bringing people along. I couldn’t be at a better place than here at Airbnb, where our company’s mission is for anyone to belong anywhere.
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