Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky brings an industrial designer’s eye to travel, hospitality and the ways people connect.
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Brian announced a new Airbnb funding model for Airbnb.org. The company said the model would help provide $500 million over five years, with a goal of supporting one million nights of free housing annually.
news.airbnb.comRead the Airbnb.org announcementIn a TIME video interview, Brian discussed hiring, lessons from Steve Jobs, Airbnb’s expansion and the company’s role in the housing crisis. The conversation was filmed at Airbnb’s San Francisco headquarters.
Brian introduced an initiative committing an initial $250 million in financing to help housing developments get built. Airbnb said its first $6.4 million investment would support 201 affordable homes in Austin.
news.airbnb.comRead about the Housing AcceleratorBrian joined CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss Airbnb’s new services, World Cup travel demand and what hosts could expect. The interview followed the company’s summer product announcement.
Airbnb’s summer release introduced grocery delivery, airport pickups, luggage storage and car rentals, alongside boutique hotels and World Cup experiences. Brian described the aim as helping people explore and learn through travel.
news.airbnb.comExplore the 2026 Summer ReleaseFollow Brian for product updates and thoughts on design, travel and building Airbnb.
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