Brian Chesky

Brian Chesky (#341)

We had a saying that you would do everything by hand until it was painful. So Joe and I would photograph homes until it was painful, then we get other photographers. Then we'd manage them with spreadsheets until it was painful. Then we got an intern.

$ 10 B
Airbnb
United States
M
44 Years

About Me

Brian Chesky cofounded peer-to-peer room and home rental company Airbnb with Nathan Blecharczyk and Joe Gebbia in 2008; Chesky is CEO. Chesky owns nearly 14% of Airbnb. In 2022, Chesky announced he would start living on Airbnb full time, moving to a different city or town every few weeks. A former bodybuilder, Chesky attended Rhode Island School of Design where he met Gebbia. Chesky is the son of two social workers; he made $40,000 a year as an industrial designer in Los Angeles before Airbnb took off.

Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Brian Chesky’s rise and global influence.

#364 Billionaires (2026)
#141 Forbes 400 (2025)
#65 Richest In Tech (2017)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Brian Chesky’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $9.8B (May 4, 2026)