Lenny Rachitsky turns lessons from experienced builders into practical advice on product, growth and careers through his newsletter and podcast. He previously led product teams at Airbnb, co-founded Localmind and now invests in startups.
Lenny Rachitsky turns lessons from experienced builders into practical advice on product, growth and careers through his newsletter and podcast. He previously led product teams at Airbnb, co-founded Localmind and now invests in startups.
Apr 2019 — Present
Writes practical, deeply researched product, growth, AI, and career advice. Hosts Lenny’s Podcast, launched in June 2022, and builds related community, learning, and career resources.
Mar 2019 — Present
Actively invests in AI, B2B SaaS, marketplaces, platforms, and consumer products.
Jan 2016 — Mar 2019
Led product work responsible for consumer supply growth, building on earlier work across guest conversion, host quality, and community.
Dec 2010 — Apr 2012
Co-founded a real-time, location-based Q&A app connecting people with locals. Built the company through Year One Labs in Montreal; Airbnb acquired it in 2012.
Nov 2009 — Dec 2010
Worked in engineering and research and development at the web-performance monitoring company after its acquisition by Neustar.
1998 — 1999
Worked on basic web development for LA.com and its sister properties.
Lenny explains his research and writing process, serving readers, and building an independent newsletter business.
Practical conversations with product leaders, founders, and growth experts.
Research across more than 100 consumer companies, with seven early growth strategies and founder accounts of what worked.
Research and practical advice on product, growth, and careers.
