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The head of Airbnb on his company’s new redesign and the quest to sell you much more than travel.
Brian Chesky, a former hockey player and industrial design student, is now worth $9.1 billion.; Chesky started Airbnb after renting out his apartment to conference-goers who couldn't find a hotel.
Key Points. Airbnb is relaunching experiences and introducing hotel-style services, aiming to move beyond just rental offerings. CEO Brian Chesky’s drive to combat loneliness and foster genuine ...
Chesky confirmed the Obamas have dabbled in some matchmaking on his behalf. “Her and her husband have tried to set me up before.” “I’m very invested in Brian’s love life,” Michelle agreed.
Brian Chesky started Airbnb in 2007, just ahead of the '08 financial crisis. He says there's one "silver lining" for entrepreneurs in today's economic uncertainty.
When it comes to corporate management, conventional wisdom has it that high-performing organizations offer employees autonomy ...
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky is rejecting the traditional Silicon Valley grind-set by ditching email, starting meetings at 10 am, and working until 2:30 am. This unconventional approach is also being ...
Brian Chesky wants Airbnb to become the “Amazon” of travel. Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for WIRED. Despite Silicon Valley’s certified A.I. craze, Airbnb isn’t so eager to embrace ...
More than two billion guests later, Airbnb is synonymous with a place to stay,” said Brian Chesky, Airbnb co-founder and CEO, in the news release. “With the launch of services and experiences ...
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky revealed that his father never patted him on the back for his intellect, but that tough love may have actually been just what he needed to drive success. Now, it’s a ...
Brian Chesky, a former hockey player and industrial design student, is now worth $7.9 billion.; Chesky started Airbnb after renting out his apartment to conference-goers who couldn't find a hotel.
Brian Chesky started Airbnb in 2007, just ahead of the '08 financial crisis. He says there's one "silver lining" for entrepreneurs in today's economic uncertainty.