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Every book Brian Chesky recommended on podcasts

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  • Brian Chesky has recommended or discussed 2 books on podcasts, as of May 5, 2026.
  • Brian Chesky has talked about books on 2 podcasts, as of May 5, 2026.
  • Those books came up in 2 episodes, as of May 5, 2026.
  • The 2 books Brian Chesky has mentioned in the most episodes, as of May 5, 2026: The Score Takes Care of Itself and Walt Disney.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Brian Chesky aired on May 5, 2026.

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Guest on Invest Like the Best, The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett · 2 books · 2 episodes across 2 podcasts

Across 2 podcasts. Every show Brian Chesky appears on, in one place — not just one.

Brian Chesky appeared on podcasts such as Invest Like the Best and The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, where he discussed his entrepreneurial journey and referenced influential books. He brought up The Score Takes Care of Itself by Bill Walsh, Steve Jamison, and Craig Walsh, a book widely recommended in Silicon Valley, to explain the importance of focusing on perfecting inputs and doing work you love rather than fixating purely on success. Chesky also discussed reading the biography of Walt Disney by Neal Gabler twice, noting that specific chapters in the book had a profound impact on him and deeply affected his perspective as a founder.

Books recommended by Brian Chesky

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  1. The Score Takes Care of Itself

    Bill Walsh, Steve Jamison, Craig Walsh · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Score Takes Care of Itself by Bill Walsh, Steve Jamison, and Craig Walsh is a renowned leadership and program-building book written by the legendary San Francisco 49ers head coach.

    Discussed
    “It comes from um there's a book that a lot of people in Silicon Valley recommend. the score takes care of itself. Bill Walsh, the coach of the San Francisco 49ers”
    Invest Like the Best Brian Chesky - AI Founder Mode - [Invest Like the Best, EP.471] 2026-05-05
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Walt Disney

    Neal Gabler · Discussed · 1 episode

    Walt Disney by Neal Gabler is a comprehensive biography that explores the life, career, and complex creative genius behind the founder of the famous entertainment empire.

    Discussed
    “neil gabar I've read this book twice yes I've read this book twice this book okay so this book had a big effect on me and there's two chapters that really affected me so this is the neo gabler book”
    The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett Airbnb CEO: “Airbnb Was Worth $100 BILLION & I Was Lonely & Deeply Sad… 2023-10-09 Listen at 29:29
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Brian Chesky - AI Founder Mode - [Invest Like the Best, EP.471]Invest Like the Best2026-05-052
Airbnb CEO: “Airbnb Was Worth $100 BILLION & I Was Lonely & Deeply Sad!”The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett2023-10-091