Billionaire Brian Chesky’s social-worker parents told him to pick a high-paying career. He went to art school—and started Airbnb with 3 air beds

Chesky’s mother, herself a social worker, was worried when he became an art student. He started Airbnb when he was barely making rent.

1 sources · 1 articles · updated 2026-11-07 14:30 UTC · business

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1. Billionaire Brian Chesky’s social-worker parents told him to pick a high-paying career. He went to art school—and started Airbnb with 3 air beds

   Fortune · 2026-11-07 14:30 UTC

   Chesky’s mother, herself a social worker, was worried when he became an art student. He started Airbnb when he was barely making rent.

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