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Paris is ground zero for Europe's backlash against illegal Airbnbs

Europe's biggest tourist cities are cracking down on short-term rentals, hoping to fight crowds and boost housing affordability.

Fortune · Mar 27

Billionaire Reddit CEO Steve Huffman says his company will ‘go heavy’ on hiring graduates because ‘they're so much more AI native’ than older peers

Reddit cofounder and CEO Steve Huffman says “there are so many reasons to hire new grads.” For one, Gen Zers are AI natives, unlike any older generation.

Fortune · Mar 23

Ryan Coogler was $200K in student debt and 'making no money' while filming 'Creed'—now, his $330 million success 'Sinners' took home four Oscars

"I was always 200 grand in debt for film school," the 'Creed' and 'Black Panther' director said—just before building a box-office empire worth billions.

Fortune · Mar 16

Airbnb's Brian Chesky says CEOs don't have to be 'miserable'—that's why he got rid of emails and banned meetings before 10 a.m.

"Don’t apologize for how you want to run your company," the $74 billion short-term rental boss stressed.

Fortune · Feb 7

Despite Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky and Steve Jobs praising micromanagers, a new survey ranks them among the most annoying coworkers

While Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky argued that Steve Jobs proved being “in the details” can be a gift to top talent, employees say micromanagers are wrecking morale and killing productivity.

Fortune · Feb 1

Airbnb CEO says Steve Jobs taught him that obsessing over details isn’t about control—it’s about helping people think bigger and move faster. But Gen Z doesn’t agree

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says Steve Jobs proved being a micromanager is good for workers—in reality, it could actually be holding Gen Z’s careers back.

Fortune · Jan 23

Airbnb seemingly confirms Apple’s self-driving car — and what it reveals about Apple’s AI shift, and Airbnb’s future

Airbnb's most recent hiring announcement inadvertently, and seemingly, confirms Apple’s long-rumored self-driving car project while offering new context around Apple’s evolving AI strategy and where Airbnb sees its AI ambitions.

TechRadar · Jan 16

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says he went to 'night school' for an hour every day with Barack Obama and even turned in homework

The billionaire founder admits a weekly mentorship call with the former president came with assignments like being more intentional with his friendships.

Fortune · Dec 15, 2025

Options Corner: Why Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky's Billionaire Bounce Sets The Stage For A Bullish ABNB Trade

While Airbnb Inc (NASDAQ:ABNB) CEO Brian Chesky may rank among the world's richest people, that status took a bit of a beating recently. Much of his net worth — standing at around $10 billion — is largely tied to his stake in ABNB stock. Of course, the equity took a…

Benzinga · Nov 28, 2025

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Argues That AI Is 'Mostly Going To Be A Tool,' But Warns That Without Gen Z At The Bottom, There Will Be No Leaders At The Top

Airbnb Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) CEO Brian Chesky warned that excluding young professionals from the workforce could create a leadership void in the future as companies rely more on artificial intelligence.

Benzinga · Nov 15, 2025