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Brian Chesky
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Brian Chesky

Photo: Airbnb · CC BY 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Net Worth
$9.9B
Profession
entrepreneur · computer scientist
Born
August 29, 1981
Profile

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Sources of Wealth

Where the $9.9B comes from

  • Airbnb equity stake (~10% ownership)

    Multiple sources confirm Chesky holds roughly a 10% stake in Airbnb, which accounts for the vast majority of his multi-billion dollar net worth given Airbnb's $100B+ market cap.

    $8.7B
    88%
  • Angel investing portfolio

    Hustle Fund describes Chesky as a disciplined angel investor who has made approximately 8 strategic early-stage investments, leveraging his operational expertise in platforms and design.

    $693M
    7%
  • CEO compensation & deferred equity

    Chesky's Airbnb CEO equity compensation is pledged to philanthropic causes per his Giving Pledge commitment, but base cash and vested awards contribute modestly to liquid wealth.

    $297M
    3%
  • Philanthropy (Giving Pledge offset)

    Chesky is a signatory to the Giving Pledge and has committed to donating the net proceeds of his CEO equity compensation to charitable causes, representing a wealth outflow category.

    $198M
    2%