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Brian Armstrong explains how he built Coinbase on nights and weekends while working at Airbnb

Apr 8, 2026 · 0:02:12

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Build your side project on your own time and equipment.
Armstrong worked nights and weekends after his Airbnb job.
He worked from 8 PM to midnight, 3-4 weekdays weekly.

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