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Chesky

Chesky is a surname. Notable individuals bearing the name include Brian Chesky, an American entrepreneur and co-founder of Airbnb.

Brian Chesky was born in 1981 in Niskayuna, New York. He studied industrial design at the Rhode

Chesky's leadership and Airbnb's business model have influenced discussions about the sharing economy, housing markets, and

Island
School
of
Design.
In
2008
he
co-founded
Airbnb
with
Joe
Gebbia
and
Nathan
Blecharczyk,
creating
an
online
platform
that
allows
hosts
to
list
lodging
and
travelers
to
book
accommodations
and
related
experiences.
The
company,
headquartered
in
San
Francisco,
grew
into
a
global
marketplace
for
short-term
stays
and
travel
activities.
Chesky
has
served
as
Airbnb's
chief
executive
officer
since
its
founding,
guiding
the
company
through
rapid
growth,
a
public
listing
in
2020,
and
ongoing
efforts
to
expand
services
while
addressing
regulatory
and
safety
concerns.
platform
governance.
The
company
continues
to
adapt
its
offerings
and
policies
in
response
to
regulatory
and
user
concerns,
while
remaining
a
major
player
in
online
hospitality.