Airbnb
Chaitanya Ganoo is an experienced engineering manager with a robust background in payments and infrastructure management. Currently serving as an Engineering Manager for Payments at Airbnb since January 2023, Chaitanya leads multiple teams to address the complex payment needs of hosts across over 200 countries, focusing on foundational capabilities and optimizing product experiences. Prior to this role, Chaitanya held the same position at Stripe, where leadership was provided to teams in the Checkout organization, enhancing payment acceptance for merchants. Chaitanya has also significantly contributed to Airbnb in prior positions, including the Engineering Manager of Infrastructure, where oversight was provided to various infrastructure and developer productivity projects. Earlier career experiences include various engineering roles at Amazon and Cisco. Chaitanya holds a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from COEP Technological University.
Airbnb
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Founded in 2008, Airbnb started out as a simple idea. The two founders, Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia were desperately trying to make rent in San Francisco. To raise money, they strategically rented out their air mattresses to attendees of a major conference in the area. This is where the name "Air Bed and Breakfast" is derived from, and would soon become the well-known industry disruptor "Airbnb". Airbnb is a global travel community that offers magical end-to-end trips, including where you stay, what you do and the people you meet. The platform has grown to 4 million hosts who have opened their homes to 1 billion guests around the world with their most popular destinations being in Kissimeee FL, NYC, LA, Davenport, FL, San Diego, Atlanta, Austin Texas, and many more. Airbnb uniquely leverages technology to economically empower millions of people around the world to unlock and monetize their spaces, passions and talents to become hospitality entrepreneurs. Through their technology, they facilitate the connection and renting process between the hosts and travelers, however, do not actually own any of the rented out spaces themselves. Although they are known mostly for their lodging services and unique housing options, they also provide online experiences or in-person meet ups and community relief services. These two offerings became especially prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as other natural disasters that occurred around the world where housing options quickly became scarce. Today, Airbnb's headquarters are in San Francisco where the simple idea started. They have additional offices in LA, NYC, Berlin, and Paris with plans to expand in Atlanta. They will continue to widen their global footprint to accommodate guests around the world.