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Hosting a YC Founder
- Brian Chesky hosted a YC founder in his Airbnb memorabilia-themed guest room.
- He gave the founder advice, toured Airbnb's office, and cooked dinner, highlighting his love for hosting.
Early Entrepreneurial Spirit and Unexpected Detour
- Brian Chesky's journey began at RISD with co-founder Joe Gebbia, where they tackled entrepreneurial challenges.
- Chesky later designed a toilet seat for a magician on a reality TV show before moving to San Francisco.
The Birth of Airbnb
- The Airbnb idea arose from a design conference in San Francisco where hotels were sold out.
- Chesky and Gebbia inflated airbeds, creating the "Air Bed & Breakfast" concept, hosting people from diverse backgrounds.