Co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, leading the company's vision and strategy since 2007.
Co-founder and CEO / Airbnb
Brian Chesky is the co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, the global home-sharing business he launched in 2008 with Nathan Blecharczyk and Joe Gebbia. Originally trained as an industrial designer, Chesky is credited with setting the vision and strategy for the company, which has grown from three airbeds on a floor to a company valued at approximately $85 billion. He is recognized as a prominent American businessman and is listed among the world's wealthiest individuals.


Co-founder & CEO


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Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, leading the company's vision and strategy since 2007.
Industrial designer by training, graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).
Named one of the world's most influential people by Time Magazine and a prominent figure in the tech industry.
Known for his unconventional approach to business and focus on creating "11-star experiences."
Brian Chesky's professional skills span design, entrepreneurship, and leadership, reflecting his journey from industrial designer to CEO of a global technology company.
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