Innovative Designer & Entrepreneur; Co-Founder of Airbnb; Founder of Samara; Board Member at Airbnb & Tesla
Joe Gebbia Biography
Joe Gebbia is an American designer, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Airbnb, a company recognized for its impact on the hospitality industry and the sharing economy. Gebbia conceived Airbnb in his living room, initially as a way to pay rent. Alongside Brian Chesky and Nathan Blecharczyk, he developed Airbnb from a room-sharing service into a global platform that has influenced travel, short-term rentals, and peer-to-peer accommodation across 190 countries.
Gebbia graduated from Rhode Island School of Design, earning degrees in graphic design and industrial design. His background in design thinking has informed his approach to product development and user experience. At Airbnb, Gebbia served as chief product officer, shaping the company’s culture, design, and product vision. He addressed the concept of trust in the sharing economy in his TED Talk, "How Airbnb Designs for Trust." Gebbia also founded Airbnb.org, a nonprofit organization providing housing during crises.
Gebbia has been recognized by Inc. 30 Under 30 and Fortune 40 Under 40 for his contributions to entrepreneurship and design. After stepping back from daily operations at Airbnb, he launched Samara, a startup focused on modern, sustainable housing and micro-communities. Samara produces factory-made homes designed for rental income, family housing, and new types of residential communities. Gebbia remains on the board of directors at Airbnb and has served on the board of Tesla Inc. He also holds a minority stake in the San Antonio Spurs basketball team.
Gebbia has contributed to philanthropic initiatives, including the Eames Institute for Infinite Curiosity, The Ocean Cleanup, the Malala Fund, and the Kevin Durant Charity Foundation. He is a Giving Pledge signatory and serves on the Rhode Island School of Design Board of Trustees, the Olympic Refuge Foundation, and the leadership council for the Malala Fund. Gebbia has spoken at TED, WIRED, Index Design Awards, and SXSW, sharing insights on entrepreneurship, design, and innovation. Throughout his career, Gebbia has advocated for design as a tool for social impact, shaping industries from hospitality to housing.
Joe Gebbia Videos
Joe Gebbia Changed the World with Airbnb. Here's What He's Building Next.
Joe Gebbia is the co-founder of Airbnb, which grew from an experiment in his San Francisco living room into a multi-billion dollar global company...
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