On Assignment: Room to Share

Lester Holt speaks to Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky in Cuba about the revolutionary home-sharing website and app.

Lester Holt met with Airbnb co-founder Brian Chesky in Havana, where the short-term rental service is quickly growing.NBC News
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Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky speaks to Lester Holt about what he likes to call “the worst idea that ever worked”: the birth and growth of the revolutionary home-sharing website. A billionaire three times over at just 34 years-old, Chesky also addresses criticism that Airbnb faces in cities across the world.

You can watch the full June 5 "On Assignment" online here.

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The 'On Assignment' crew films a "walk and talk" interview on the streets of Havana, Cuba with Airbnb co-founder Brian Chesky.NBC News
Brian Chesky shows Lester Holt around the San Francisco Airbnb offices.NBC News
Lester Holt met with Airbnb co-founder Brian Chesky in Havana, where the short-term rental service is quickly growing.NBC News