Brian Chesky

Brian Chesky's Book Recommendations

Business & Entrepreneurship entrepreneurs

Brian Chesky is the co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, the popular platform for lodging and experiences. He is known for his innovative approach to business and design. Based on his book recommendations, Chesky seems interested in management, company building, and the stories of other successful entrepreneurs.

9 books recommended

πŸ“š Books Recommended by Brian Chesky 9

Blitzscaling

Blitzscaling

by Reid Hoffman

"Shares some of the key secrets for building mission-oriented, global businesses at speed."

"The book the start-up world has been waiting for. I can’t think of any other that so perfectly captures the specific challenges – and opportunities – that a company faces at every stage of growth. This book shares some of the key secrets for building mission-oriented, global businesses at speed."

Walt Disney

Walt Disney

by Neal Gabler

"For Chesky, a source may come in the form of a biography of a business hero such as Steve Jobs or Walt Disney."

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"I was living one life, kind of going down the predictable road, and I read this biography. That had a huge impact on me."

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The Ride of a Lifetime

The Ride of a Lifetime

by Robert Iger

"Bob's book is great and he's an excellent CEO."

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"@bradleyghoover Yes, Bob's book is great and he's an excellent CEO. He's very different than Walt. He sits in between Roy (Walt's brother, businessperson) and Walt, little closer to Roy"

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High Output Management

High Output Management

by Andrew S. Grove

"His primary book source on management technique is Andy Grove’s High Output Management."

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"Chesky, CEO of AirBnB, treats 'High Output Management' as his primary reference book on management."

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Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs

by Walter Isaacson

"For Chesky, a source may come in the form of a biography of a business hero such as Steve Jobs or Walt Disney."

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The Art of Travel

The Art of Travel

by Alain de Botton

"Writes about the problem with modern tourism."

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Googled

Googled

by Ken Auletta

"Brian Chesky mentioned reading this book on Twitter."

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Your Keys, Our Home

Your Keys, Our Home

by Debbie and Michael Campbell

"[The authors] sold their homes and have been living on Airbnb straight for 3 and a half years!"

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