Talk:Brian Chesky

Airbnb section
This is largely incomprehensible to an ordinary reader and needs rewriting. 79.66.193.196 (talk) 03:40, 29 September 2015 (UTC)

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Infobox image update
Hello, I'm Jakob and I work for Airbnb. I've created an account so I can suggest updates to Wikipedia articles related to the company, and I've disclosed my conflict of interest on this talk page and on my profile page.

I have worked to get the permission for File:Brian Chesky Airbnb.jpg confirmed via OTRS. I'm now hoping an editor will replace the current infobox image with this one, which is higher quality and more recent.

Will an editor please update the infobox on my behalf? Thanks in advance. JK Airbnb (talk) 19:00, 10 February 2020 (UTC)


 * I'm looking for an active editor to assist with this request to update the infobox with a higher quality and more recent photograph. I noticed you assessed this article years ago, and was wondering if you'd be willing to help. Thank you! JK Airbnb (talk) 17:40, 18 February 2020 (UTC)


 * ✅ Thank you! JK Airbnb (talk) 17:35, 20 February 2020 (UTC)

Partner in infobox
Hello! I'm Charlie and I've taken over from Jakob as Airbnb's representative on Wikipedia. I've disclosed my conflict of interest and intend to only propose article improvements on Talk pages for editors to review.

For this request, I'd like to propose removing mention of Elissa Patel from the Partner(s) field in the infobox. While I'm struggling to find sourcing specifically confirming their separation, Brian and Elissa are no longer together. Additionally, Template:Infobox person suggests this field should only be used if the partner is a notable individual. In this case, Elissa Patel does not have a Wikipedia article and therefore should not be linked in the infobox.

Does someone mind updating the article on my behalf? I see you've helped update the article previously, so I'm hoping you might be able to assist here? Thanks so much! CU Airbnb (talk) 22:05, 3 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: Request denied for having no sources. Quetstar (talk) 04:35, 12 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Hi Charlie, I think you make a good point about this not aligning with the guidance on the "partner" parameter at Template:Infobox person. However, this is still facially relevant information cited to a reliable source, so I am hesitant to remove it from the article altogether. My inclination would be to add it to the body of the article. Since it doesn't fit any of the existing sections, I would suggest creating a new "Personal life" section. What do you think? Colin M (talk) 19:49, 28 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Hi Quetstar, I just found a source that may work: https://www.businessinsider.com/airbnb-ceo-brian-chesky-30-billion-startup-2016-8#chesky-is-not-married-though-he-was-previously-in-a-relationship-with-artist-elissa-patel-chesky-has-a-golden-retriever-named-sir-richard-parker-who-hangs-out-at-airbnb-headquarters-and-accompanies-him-on-road-trips-13


 * It specifically says: "Chesky is not married, though he was previously in a relationship with artist Elissa Patel."


 * Could we use this to remove the mention? Thank you for your consideration! CU Airbnb (talk) 21:31, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
 * @CU Airbnb I am hesitant to use it because there is no consensus on the reliability of Business Insider. Quetstar (talk) 22:34, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

Relationship request
Hi editors, I'm Paul and I work for Airbnb. I am submitting a request to remove mention of the relationship between Elissa Patel and Chesky in the Personal life section. They are no longer together and have not been for some time. Business Insider mentions in this profile of Chesky that they are no longer together, a specific point they changed in 2020 (Nov. 5 archive link and Nov. 19 archive link showing the change). The Market Realist article appears to have cited Chesky's incorrect Wikipedia article and does not seem to meet reliability standards for biographies, and the Conde Nast Traveler article was published in 2017.

I understand that when my colleague Charlie tried to get this fact removed in 2021 that there were concerns over how reliable Business Insider was. I think for something like this, the article subject should be considered a reliable source based on my reading of the rules on self-published sources. In this case, Chesky talked about being single on the podcast Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard. The discussion specifically comes around the 55 minute mark, with Chesky saying there wasn't "a lot" going on with him romantically around the 55:25 mark and Shepard saying "I don't mean to shame you for being single" at around the 56:40 mark. I hope this is sufficient. Please let me know. PY Airbnb (talk) 22:44, 30 January 2024 (UTC)
 * ARandomName123 (talk)Ping me! 03:45, 31 January 2024 (UTC)
 * thanks! PY Airbnb (talk) 17:05, 31 January 2024 (UTC)

Early life request
Hello editors, I had some additional requests for the article if anyone was interested. For my first request, I'd like to suggest replacing the second paragraph of the Early life and education section with the following:

This does a couple of things, primarily adding that he was captain of the RISD hockey team and condensing the opening sentence. It also removes that he met Joe Gebbia at RISD from this section. In my next request, I plan to ask to add that information back in the opening paragraph of the Career section, where I think it will flow better and allow for better contextual understanding for the reader. Please let me know what you think! Because of my COI I can't make this change myself. PY Airbnb (talk) 03:33, 18 April 2024 (UTC)
 * with minor adjustments for grammar., you mentioned that you will readd some removed information in another edit request. Please ping me then. Thanks. ARandomName123 (talk)Ping me! 12:50, 23 April 2024 (UTC)
 * thanks! Will do! PY Airbnb (talk) 20:22, 23 April 2024 (UTC)

Career request
Hi editors, for my next request, I suggest removing the Airbnb subheading and replacing the first three paragraphs with the following:

this is where I suggest adding back content related to Joe Gebbia removed in the last request, with some tweaks that I think help it all flow better. Let me know what you think! PY Airbnb (talk) 20:22, 23 April 2024 (UTC)


 * ✅ ARandomName123 (talk)Ping me! 12:44, 24 April 2024 (UTC)


 * thanks for doing that! PY Airbnb (talk) 19:35, 24 April 2024 (UTC)

Airbnb career update
Hi editors, I had another ask. This request is to add a new paragraph about some things that Chesky has been specifically credited for while CEO of Airbnb. I suggest adding the following at the end of the Career section:

Please let me know what you think! PY Airbnb (talk) 19:35, 24 April 2024 (UTC)
 * Encoded   Talk 💬 07:20, 1 May 2024 (UTC)


 * thanks for your help! PY Airbnb (talk) 21:53, 3 May 2024 (UTC)

Small update requests
Hi editors, I wanted to see what you all thought of a series of smaller requests and thought I'd put them all together here.


 * In the Personal life section:
 * Change the sentences "As a child, Chesky was interested in art, drawing replicas of paintings, and design, redesigning shoes and toys. He later became interested in landscape architecture and design."


 * To


 * As a child, Chesky's first hobby was hockey. He developed an interest in art in his teens and cited Leonardo da Vinci as an early inspiration. He drew replicas of paintings and redesigned toys and shoes. In an interview with The New York Times, he said he watched friends of his parents redesign their backyard, which led to an interest in landscape architecture and later urban planning.


 * I think this more accurately reflects information in sourcing.


 * In the Recognition section, add information related to the following (with sources):
 * Fortune 2017 World's Greatest Leaders
 * Forbes billionaire ranking (202)
 * Receiving an honorary doctorate from RISD


 * I think this helps make the section more complete.


 * In the Personal life section
 * Add information related to Chesky's hobbies of sketching and bonsai


 * I think this helps make the section more complete.


 * In the Philanthropy section:
 * Add information related to being named No. 20 on the 2022 Philanthropy 50 list of biggest donors in the U.S.
 * Add information related to donating $10 million for COVID-19 relief organizations

As above I think this helps fill out the section.

Please let me know what you think! Happy to answer any questions. pinging you both in case you are interested in taking a look as you have reviewed some other requests of mine in the past. Cheers PY Airbnb (talk) 21:53, 3 May 2024 (UTC)


 * @PY Airbnb: Add "information related to..." is a bit vague. Do you have any specific proposed text? ARandomName123 (talk)Ping me! 21:57, 3 May 2024 (UTC)
 * I can come up with some!


 * Personal life
 * Chesky enjoys sketching and bonsai.


 * Recognition
 * Chesky was named one of the "World's Greatest Leaders" in 2017 by Fortune. He received an honorary doctorate from RISD that year.
 * As of May 6, 2024, Chesky ranked No. 198 on the Forbes billionaires list.


 * Philanthropy
 * Chesky donated $10 million to nonprofit organizations supporting frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.
 * In 2022, Chesky was ranked no. 20 by contributions on the list of the 50 most prolific philanthropists in the United States by The Chronicle of Philanthropy.


 * Let me know what you think! PY Airbnb (talk) 23:04, 6 May 2024 (UTC)
 * just wanted to check in with you again and see if you had any thoughts on the sentences I proposed. If not, no worries! PY Airbnb (talk) 14:11, 21 May 2024 (UTC)
 * , I've implemented most of the suggested edits. I left out the billionaire ranking, since it doesn't seem necessary to include his position on it, and left out the COVID line, as Newsweek isn't a reliable source, per WP:RSP. ARandomName123 (talk)Ping me! 23:58, 26 May 2024 (UTC)
 * thanks so much for doing that. Totally understand not including those two items. Do you think the COVID-19 donation could be attributed to this San Francisco Chronicle article, which states "Gebbia’s donation comes after Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky last month committed to donate $10 million to nonprofits helping health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic." If not, I understand, and really appreciate all your time working on this. PY Airbnb (talk) 19:05, 28 May 2024 (UTC)
 * @PY Airbnb: ✅ ARandomName123 (talk)Ping me! 22:22, 12 June 2024 (UTC)
 * Thanks for circling back to this! PY Airbnb (talk) 14:23, 20 June 2024 (UTC)

Sam Altman request
Hi editors, I wanted to see what you all thought of adding something to the article related to Chesky's mentorship of Sam Altman. Altman talks about Chesky giving him advice as OpenAI was growing in this CNBC article. I'll defer to the community for the best placement and language. Thank you for your consideration. , curious if you have any thoughts since you reviewed my past requests. Thanks! PY Airbnb (talk) 16:24, 9 July 2024 (UTC)
 * I'm going to decline this because source seems fluffy and this seems like somewhat of a nonsequitor in the context of the current article (is this "career"? "personal life"?), with no prejudice to ARadnomName123 or other uninvolved editors including it if they feel like it fits the article. Rusalkii  (talk) 22:25, 11 July 2024 (UTC)
 * I appreciate you taking a look and the feedback you offered. Cheers PY Airbnb (talk) 19:18, 12 July 2024 (UTC)