Airbnb
Airbnb is a global online marketplace that connects people looking for short-term accommodations or unique travel experiences with local hosts who have space to share. Since its founding in 2008, it has grown from a single air mattress in a San Francisco apartment to a platform with over 5 million hosts and 2 billion guest arrivals worldwide. Founded in 2008 by Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, and Nathan Blecharczyk in San Francisco, Airbnb began when the founders rented out air mattresses in their apartment to pay rent. It has grown into a global marketplace offering over 9 million active listings across 220+ countries, facilitating over 2 billion guest arrivals.
888 Brannan St #119, San Francisco, CA
2008, San Francisco
Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, and Nathan Blecharczyk
