Airbnb

Brian Chesky is no stranger to starting a business in tough economic times.Chesky cofounded Airbnb in 2007 and built the business during the 2008 financial crisis. In a recent podcast conversation with Michelle Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, Chesky said it was challenging to get the business off the…

Running a multibillion-dollar company often requires lots of early mornings. For Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, however, much of his work gets done late at night.The 43-year-old is leading his company through a major redesign that enables users to book services on Airbnb in addition to stays. Chesky spent his Thanksgiving…

In 2007, when Airbnb founder Brian Chesky charged $80 for tech-conference attendees to sleep on an air mattress in his San Francisco apartment, the rental did not come with the option to have a personal trainer stop by and lead a workout.The short-term rental booking giant is in a different…