Who Founded Airbnb?

Brian Chesky co-founded Airbnb and has served as chief executive officer since the company's founding. He led Airbnb through its December 2020 public offering and remained CEO in the FY2025 Form 10-K.

Brian Chesky was born in 1981 in Niskayuna. Education: Niskayuna High School.

Brian Joseph Chesky was born on August 29, 1981. He trained as an industrial designer and owns about 10 percent of Airbnb.

Nathan Blecharczyk co-founded Airbnb and built the early platform. He remained an Airbnb director when the company filed its FY2025 Form 10-K.

Nathan Blecharczyk was born in 1983. Education: Harvard University; Boston Latin Academy.

Blecharczyk was born in 1983. He was Airbnb's first chief technology officer and is now chief strategy officer and chairman of Airbnb China.

Joe Gebbia co-founded Airbnb and contributed to its early product and design. He remained an Airbnb director when the company filed its FY2025 Form 10-K.

Joe Gebbia was born in 1981 in Atlanta. Education: Brookwood High School.

Joseph Gebbia Jr. was born on August 21, 1981. He sits on Airbnb's board but has not been involved in running the company since 2022, the year he joined the board of Tesla. He also co-founded Samara, which builds accessory dwelling units, and in 2025 was appointed the first Chief Design Officer of the United States, leading the National Design Studio.