Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky's nightly routine ends in the early hours of the morning

Brian Chesky said his most productive work begins around 10 p.m.

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• Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says he does his most creative work at night.
• Chesky is leading Airbnb's redesign to go beyond stays to include booking services.
• In recent interviews, he said his night-time routine includes drawing, exercise, and late-night work.

Running a multibillion-dollar company often requires lots of early mornings. For Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, however, much of his work gets done late at night.