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Brian Chesky net worth

Brian Chesky Net Worth 2026 (Estimated) · CEO at Airbnb · YC W09
est. wealth $13.6B AmericanPolishItalianFrench

Quick answer

Brian Chesky's estimated net worth is $13.6B (range $9.5B – $20.4B) as of 2026. Brian Chesky is CEO at Airbnb. Airbnb valuation.

Brian Chesky is CEO at Airbnb (YC W09). Independent Entrepreneurial Check model estimate from public YC data.

At a glance

NameBrian Chesky
RoleCEO
CompanyAirbnb
YC batchW09
Est. company val$100.0B
Assumed ownership13.6%
Est. paper wealth / net worth$13.6B
$9.5B – $20.4B
  • Company status: Public
  • Background: American, Polish, Italian, French
  • Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design from Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
  • Region: United States of America
  • Industries: Consumer, Travel, Leisure and Tourism
  • Team size: 6132
  • Website: http://airbnb.com

Who is Brian Chesky?

Brian Chesky is an American businessman and industrial designer, best known as the co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, a global online marketplace for lodging.

Highlights:

  • Graduated from Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) with a BFA in industrial des
  • Co-founded Airbnb in 2008
  • Signatory to The Giving Pledge, committing to donate the majority of his wealth

Background

AmericanPolishItalianFrench

His father is of Polish origin, and his mother is of Italian origin; he later acquired Polish and French citizenship. Heritage/background labels may be inferred and are not verified identity documents.

About Airbnb

Founded in August of 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, Airbnb is a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations around the world — online or from a mobile phone. Whether an apartment for a night, a castle for a week, or a villa for a month, Airbnb connects people to unique travel experiences, at any price point, in more than 33,000 cities and 192 countries....

FAQ: Brian Chesky net worth and Airbnb valuation

What is Brian Chesky's net worth?

Brian Chesky's estimated net worth is $13.6B (range $9.5B – $20.4B) as of 2026. Brian Chesky is CEO at Airbnb. Entrepreneurial Check publishes an independent model-based estimate from public company and role data. Not verified net worth, and Entrepreneurial Check is not affiliated with Y Combinator or the profiled companies.

What is Airbnb valuation?

Airbnb's estimated valuation on Entrepreneurial Check is $100.0B. That valuation, or a disclosed round when one is public, is the source for the paper-wealth estimate. Independent model output — not a verified appraisal or official mark.

What is Brian Chesky's role?

Brian Chesky is CEO at Airbnb, a Y Combinator-backed startup (batch W09).