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Airbnb is a global online marketplace that connects travelers with hosts offering unique accommodations and experiences. With listings in over 220 countries and regions, the company has become a leader in the sharing economy. Founded in 2008, Airbnb is led by CEO Brian Chesky and has over 7,500 employees worldwide. Competitors include HomeAway, Booking.com, and VRBO.

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The Night Hollywood and Silicon Valley Celebrated Together

By The Information Staff · Apr 25, 2026 8:13am PDT
In a festive merger, the glitterati and the technorati combined forces in Los Angeles a week ago for the annual Breakthrough Prize black-tie gala, which hands out million-dollar awards to the world’s leading scientists. In a festive merger, the glitterati and the technorati combined forces in Los Angeles a week...
Anthropic CFO Krishna Rao. Art by Mike Sullivan.
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Anthropic’s CFO Wields Power Behind the Scenes

By Sri Muppidi, Valida Pau and Cory Weinberg · Apr 18, 2026 7:30am PDT · 4 comments
These days, Anthropic is a crowded place: a startup with its own in-house philosopher, researchers devoted to preventing Armageddon and a CEO willing to go toe-to-toe with the Pentagon. And then there’s Chief Financial Officer Krishna Rao, who has emerged as a key force within the company while staying far out of the spotlight. When Rao... These days, Anthropic is a crowded place: a startup with its own in-house philosopher,...
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar, left, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman (via Getty)
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OpenAI CEO and CFO Diverge on IPO Timing

By Anissa Gardizy and Amir Efrati · Apr 5, 2026 1:32pm PDT · 9 comments
Sam Altman has committed OpenAI to spend $600 billion in the next five years and privately said he wants to go public as soon as the fourth quarter despite expectations his company will burn more than $200 billion before it starts generating cash. Behind the scenes, Sarah Friar, his chief financial officer, has voiced concerns that reflect the... Sam Altman has committed OpenAI to spend $600 billion in the next five years and privately said...
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Airbnb CEO Throws Subtle Shade at OpenAI; Khosla’s Enterprise AI Fix

By Kevin McLaughlin · Oct 23, 2025 11:12am PDT
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