How Brian Chesky Built the Fortune
Brian Chesky is worth an estimated $14.38B today — #37 on the world's rich list. Co-founder and CEO of Airbnb.
The fortune didn't appear overnight. The first milestone on the public record came at age 26: air mattresses to cover rent. Everything after that is a chain of documented decisions — this is that chain, year by year.
The Milestones
2007: Air mattresses to cover rent
at age 26With roommate Joe Gebbia, rented out air mattresses in their San Francisco apartment during a design conference.
2008: Founded Airbnb
at age 27Formally launched Airbnb with Gebbia and Nathan Blecharczyk.
2020: Airbnb IPO
at age 39Led the company through its Nasdaq initial public offering.
Today: #37 in the world
Brian's net worth is an estimated $14.38B, updated in real time from public holdings. See the live number →
Milestones are drawn from widely-reported public history; ages are computed from the birth year and can be off by one depending on the month. Net worth is our real-time estimate.