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Brian CheskyBrian Chesky

Brian Chesky

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.

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Rhode Island School of Design
United States
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EntrepreneurshipVenture Capital
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~$85B
Company Valuation
2008
Company Founding Year
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Work Experience

AirbnbAirbnb
Airbnb

Co-founder & CEO

Oct 2007 - Present
Responsibilities
www.airbnb.com
Brian Chesky DesignBrian Chesky Design
Brian Chesky Design

Principal

Jun 2007 - Oct 2007
Position
Principal
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3DID

Industrial Designer

Jun 2005 - Jun 2007
Position
Industrial Designer

Education

Rhode Island School of DesignRhode Island School of Design
Rhode Island School of Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

1999 - 2004
Field of Study
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Industrial Design

Key Highlights

CEO & Entrepreneur

Co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, leading the company's vision and strategy since 2007.

Industrial Designer

Industrial designer by training, graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).

Global Influencer

Named one of the world's most influential people by Time Magazine and a prominent figure in the tech industry.

Visionary Leader

Known for his unconventional approach to business and focus on creating "11-star experiences."

Professional Skills

Brian Chesky's professional skills span design, entrepreneurship, and leadership, reflecting his journey from industrial designer to CEO of a global technology company.

Design & Product
User Interface DesignInteraction DesignUser-centered DesignDesign Strategy
Business & Tech
EntrepreneurshipStart-upsE-commerceMobile ApplicationsProduct Marketing

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From airbeds to 2 billion stays 🛏️

They threw three airbeds on the floor, built a website, hosted tFrom airbeds to 2 billion stays 🛏️

They threw three airbeds on the floor, built a website, hosted t
From airbeds to 2 billion stays 🛏️ They threw three airbeds on the floor, built a website, hosted t

From airbeds to 2 billion stays 🛏️ They threw three airbeds on the floor, built a website, hosted three strangers, paid the rent, and made friends. @airbnb was born. People told @bchesky the idea w

2025-11-07
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@airbnb CEO @bchesky on the launch of ‘Airbnb Experiences.’@airbnb CEO @bchesky on the launch of ‘Airbnb Experiences.’
@airbnb CEO @bchesky on the launch of ‘Airbnb Experiences.’

@airbnb CEO @bchesky on the launch of ‘Airbnb Experiences.’

2025-10-30
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The AI Goldrush. Thanks for convo @bchesky.The AI Goldrush. Thanks for convo @bchesky.
The AI Goldrush. Thanks for convo @bchesky.

The AI Goldrush. Thanks for convo @bchesky.

2025-10-27
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Do you ever notice that devices and screens aren’t usually in your dreams?Do you ever notice that devices and screens aren’t usually in your dreams?
Do you ever notice that devices and screens aren’t usually in your dreams?

Do you ever notice that devices and screens aren’t usually in your dreams?

2025-10-23
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We just announced 65 new features based on your feedbackWe just announced 65 new features based on your feedback
We just announced 65 new features based on your feedback

We just announced 65 new features based on your feedback

2025-10-21
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“This is by some measures, the loneliest time in human history.”

@bchesky joined @rapidresponseshow“This is by some measures, the loneliest time in human history.”

@bchesky joined @rapidresponseshow
“This is by some measures, the loneliest time in human history.” @bchesky joined @rapidresponseshow

“This is by some measures, the loneliest time in human history.” @bchesky joined @rapidresponseshow host @robertsafian on the Masters of Scale Summit stage to discuss the loneliness epidemic driven b

2025-10-17
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With countless vacant homes across rural Japan, we’ve teamed up with @i_am_kiko, @rolaofficial and tWith countless vacant homes across rural Japan, we’ve teamed up with @i_am_kiko, @rolaofficial and t
With countless vacant homes across rural Japan, we’ve teamed up with @i_am_kiko, @rolaofficial and t

With countless vacant homes across rural Japan, we’ve teamed up with @i_am_kiko, @rolaofficial and the Japanese Kominka Association to revitalize two akiya homes in Kyoto and Ibaraki and breathe new l

2025-10-07
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I’ve always believed that change is driven by young people with big ideas and the determination to sI’ve always believed that change is driven by young people with big ideas and the determination to s
I’ve always believed that change is driven by young people with big ideas and the determination to s

I’ve always believed that change is driven by young people with big ideas and the determination to see them through. And with the right community of support, they can reach even more people. That’s

2025-09-23
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Great conversation yesterday with Rafat Ali at @skiftnews talking about why we don’t need to wait foGreat conversation yesterday with Rafat Ali at @skiftnews talking about why we don’t need to wait fo
Great conversation yesterday with Rafat Ali at @skiftnews talking about why we don’t need to wait fo

Great conversation yesterday with Rafat Ali at @skiftnews talking about why we don’t need to wait for AGI to transform the economy

2025-09-18
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Key Interest

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Key Interest

Entrepreneurship

Key Interest

Leadership

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