Brian CheskyWhite WallsOur San Francisco office has very clean white walls. One day I asked why no one dared to paint them. We never told people they couldn’t…2 min read·Feb 26, 2017--30--30
Brian CheskyinThrive GlobalBrian Chesky: What a Professor Told Me in College That Still Gives Me Strength“When times are tough it’s easy to convince ourselves that something isn’t possible.”1 min read·Nov 30, 2016--13--13
Brian CheskyThe Eternal TreehouseAt the beginning of each year, I like to write an email to our company about what I think is important for the year ahead. This year, I…4 min read·Jan 11, 2016--31--31
Brian CheskyDon’t Edit Your ImaginationAs children, we have vivid imaginations. We stay up late waiting for Santa Claus, dream of becoming President, and have ideas that defy…1 min read·Jan 5, 2016--60--60
Brian CheskyHow to Time TravelI once met a traveler named Charlie. He came up to me and said something I will never forget. He said,2 min read·Dec 24, 2015--114--114
Brian CheskyA Week in the City of Light and LoveYesterday I arrived back in San Francisco, along with 200 of us, from one of the longest and most emotionally draining weeks since we…4 min read·Nov 16, 2015--28--28
Brian Chesky7 RejectionsOn June 26, 2008, our friend Michael Seibel introduced us to 7 prominent investors in Silicon Valley. We were attempting to raise $150,000…2 min read·Jul 12, 2015--264--264