Technology & Hospitality
Brian Chesky
Estimated Net Worth
$13 Billion
Quick Facts
- Full Name Brian Joseph Chesky
- Born August 29, 1981
- Nationality American
- Primary Sources Airbnb Stock, Real Estate, Investments
Biography
Brian Chesky co-founded Airbnb in 2008, revolutionizing the travel and hospitality industry by creating a platform that allows people to rent out their homes to travelers worldwide. Starting from the idea of renting air mattresses in their San Francisco apartment, Chesky and his co-founders built Airbnb into one of the world's most valuable travel companies, fundamentally changing how people think about accommodation and travel experiences.
Sources of Wealth
Airbnb Inc. Stock
~$11 Billion
Co-founder and CEO stake in Airbnb, the home-sharing platform that went public in December 2020. His ownership includes both common stock and controlled voting shares in the company he helped build from a startup to a global hospitality giant.
Real Estate Portfolio
~$1.5 Billion
Significant real estate investments including luxury properties in San Francisco, New York, and other prime locations, leveraging his deep understanding of the property and hospitality markets.
Angel Investments & Ventures
~$500 Million
Various angel investments in technology startups, particularly in the travel, hospitality, and sharing economy sectors, plus other venture capital investments and business partnerships.