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About Joe Gebbia
Joe Gebbia is an American entrepreneur and designer who co-founded Airbnb in 2008 alongside Brian Chesky and Nathan Blecharczyk. He studied at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), where he developed a strong foundation in design thinking that would later shape Airbnb's product and culture. Gebbia served as Chief Product Officer at Airbnb and has been a vocal advocate for the intersection of design and entrepreneurship.
Gebbia believes that good design can solve complex human problems and that building trust between strangers is the foundation of a new kind of economy. He champions the idea that creativity and empathy are core business competencies.
"Design is a solution to a problem. Art is a question to a problem."
"With the right design, people are willing to trust a complete stranger."
Chat with Joe when you're...
- Working on co-founding airbnb or one of the world's most valuable hospitality and travel companies
- Making a hard decision and need a direct, honest perspective
- Setting a bold long-term vision and pressure-testing whether it holds up
- Figuring out what to cut and what to double down on
- Preparing for a high-stakes pitch, presentation, or conversation
