Airbnb
FeaturedBook accommodations around the world.
Founded in August of 2008 by Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, and Nathan Blecharczyk, Airbnb started as a simple idea to rent out air mattresses in a San Francisco apartment. It has since grown into one of the world's largest hospitality marketplaces, offering over 7 million listings in 220+ countries and regions. Airbnb disrupted the traditional hotel industry by empowering everyday people to monetize their spaces, while giving travelers a more personal and affordable alternative to hotels. The platform went public in December 2020 in one of the most anticipated IPOs of the year, raising over $3.5 billion.
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Brian Chesky
Founder / CEO
Brian Chesky is the co-founder and CEO of Airbnb. Before founding Airbnb, he studied industrial design at the Rhode Island School of Design. Under his leadership, Airbnb grew from a small air mattress rental idea to a global hospitality giant valued at over $75 billion. He is widely recognized as one of the most influential entrepreneurs of his generation.
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