Skift Power Rankings: Brian Chesky
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Chesky helped build an industry from scratch and is more than willing to share what he’s learned with other founders.
Power is not just about who holds the top job but who shapes the landscape, drives innovation, and sets the agenda for what comes next. With that in mind, we proudly present Skift’s Power Rankings — our list of the most powerful leaders in travel.
Brian Chesky, who co-founded Airbnb along with Nathan Blecharczyk and Joe Gebbia, changed the world – or at least how many of us travel through it.
Since its founding in 2007, Airbnb has become a household name brand around the world, and Chesky, a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, wields considerable influence in travel and tech.
When the OpenAI board fired CEO Sam Altman in late 2023, it was Chesky who advise
