15 Facts About Brian Chesky

Brian Joseph Chesky was born on August 29,1981 and is an American businessman and industrial designer.

Brian Chesky is the co-founder and CEO of the peer-to-peer lodging service Airbnb.

Brian Chesky was born on August 29,1981, in Niskayuna, New York, the son of Deborah and Robert H Chesky; His father is of Polish descent and his mother of Italian origin.

Brian Chesky later became interested in landscape architecture and design.

In 1999, Brian Chesky started attending the Rhode Island School of Design.

Brian Chesky received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in industrial design in 2004.

Each co-founder assumed a role within the new company, with Brian Chesky becoming the leader and chief executive officer.

In 2011, Brian Chesky wrote a letter on behalf of the company for its handling of a resident complaint about tenant vandalism by announcing a 24-hour hotline, additional staff support and a guarantee for theft or vandalism.

In 2015, Brian Chesky announced that Airbnb was an official sponsor of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Brian Chesky said that more than 120,000 people had stayed in Airbnb homes during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Brian Chesky told Kara Swisher's Recode Decode podcast that he has a "standing regular checkin" phone call with former US President Barack Obama.

In 2015, Brian Chesky was included on the Forbes list of America's Richest Entrepreneurs Under 40.

Brian Chesky was recognized on Times magazine's 100 Most Influential People for 2015.

In 2018, Brian Chesky was named the Bay Area Executive of the Year by Business Times.

Brian Chesky was previously in a relationship with artist Elissa Patel.