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Joe Gebbia | |
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| Education | Rhode Island School of Design |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Joe Gebbia is an American billionaire businessman. He is the co-founder of Airbnb.
Early life
Joe Gebbia was born on August 21, 1981.[1] He graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, Rhode Island, where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design and Industrial Design.[2]
Company
Joe is the co-founder and CPO at Airbnb. He leads the product team in creating meaningful experiences through intuitive design, and oversees Airbnb's brand and product development. Joe draws on his previous experience as a designer at Chronicle Books, as well as his development of a green design site and several consumer products. He earned dual degrees in Graphic Design and Industrial Design at the Rhode Island School of Design, where he met co-founder Brian Chesky.
Career
He is the co-founder of Airbnb.[1]
Philanthropy
He serves on the Board of Trustees of his alma mater, the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).[3] In 2014, he donated US$300,000 to RISD to establish a US$50,000 term scholarship and an endowed fund.[4]
Personal life
He resides in San Francisco, California.[4]
References
- ^ a b Forbes' 29th Annual World's Billionaires Issue, Forbes, March 2, 2015
- ^ Airbnb: Founders
- ^ Rhode Island School of Design: Board of Trustees
- ^ a b Airbnb Cofounder Supports RISD Scholarships, RISD, 05/02/2014
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