Brian Chesky—Joined The Giving Pledge at age 34, committing to donate majority of wealth to philanthropy
On June 11, 2016, Brian Chesky became one of the youngest signatories of The Giving Pledge, Warren Buffett and Bill Gates' initiative where billionaires commit to giving away at least half their wealth. At 34 years old, Chesky stated he wanted the pledge to be more than 'a bunch of old people.'
Scoring Impact
| Topic | Direction | Relevance | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Services & Social Safety Net | +toward | primary | +1.00 |
| Overall incident score = | +0.885 | ||
Score = avg(topic contributions) × significance (high ×1.5) × confidence (0.59)
Evidence (1 signal)
Confirms Statement Jun 11, 2016 verified
Signed The Giving Pledge commitment letter
Brian Chesky officially joined The Giving Pledge on June 11, 2016, making him one of the youngest signatories. In his commitment letter, he stated: 'I didn't want the Giving Pledge to be a bunch of old people.'