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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

ByW.B.D. Editorial Desk· November 7, 2026
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.

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