On September 22, 2007, Gebbia sent the now oft-quoted email to Chesky with an idea to turn their place into a “ designers bed and breakfast” replete with “ wireless internet, a small desk space, sleeping mat, and breakfast each morning.” Airbnbīoth unemployed, Chesky and Gebbia found it difficult to pay the rent on their apartment. He then quit, moved to San Francisco, and shared an apartment with Gebbia, and it was there that the idea for Airbnb was born. Whilst there, he met Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia.īefore the pair graduated, Gebbia is reported to have told Chesky that they were going to start a company one day and that books would be written about it.Ĭhesky’s first job out of college was as an industrial designer and strategist at Los Angeles firm 3DID, Inc. He later attended the Rhode Island School of Design and received a bachelor in fine arts in 2004. Education and early careerĬhesky had an interest in design from an early age and would often draw imaginary versions of Nike sneakers. Since the company was founded in 2007, Chesky has been in charge of it, amassing a net worth of about $10 billion, thanks to his shares in the company.
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