# Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says the age of "people managers" may soon come to an end.

*business · news · 2026-05-06 · India Today*

## Key points

- Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky claims that AI will eliminate the need for traditional people managers.
- Coinbase will remove 'pure managers,' requiring leaders to function as 'player-coaches' alongside teams.
- Coinbase is piloting one-person teams and small AI-native pods managing fleets of AI agents.
- Block CEO Jack Dorsey plans to replace permanent middle management with player-coaches and directly responsible individuals.

**Companies:** Airbnb, Coinbase, Block
**Countries:** United States

[Read the full story on India Today](https://www.indiatoday.in/jobs/story/ai-to-make-managers-who-only-hold-meetings-and-manage-people-irrelevant-airbnb-ceo-2907673-2026-05-06)

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