Brian Chesky, born August 29, 1981, in Niskayuna, New York, is Airbnb’s co-founder and CEO. With a degree in industrial design from the Rhode Island School of Design, he turned a quirky idea—offering air mattresses for rent during a San Francisco conference—into a global hospitality giant. Despite losing 80% of revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic, Airbnb roared back with $10 billion in 2023 sales. Today, Chesky’s net worth is $9.2 billion (Forbes 2025), ranking him 290th globally. His founder-driven approach remains his hallmark as Airbnb soars past a $100 billion valuation. #Businessbulls #Business