Joe Gebbia
| Joe Gebbia | |
|---|---|
| Residence | San Francisco, California |
| Education | Rhode Island School of Design |
| Occupation | Designer, Entrepreneur |
| Employer | Airbnb Inc |
| Net worth | US $1.9 billion |
Joe Gebbia is a designer and 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]
Career
Gebbia is the co-founder and CPO at Airbnb. He leads the product team and oversees Airbnb's brand and product development. Previously he worked as a designer at Chronicle Books, and developed 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 Airbnb Brian Chesky.
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
- ↑ Forbes' 29th Annual World's Billionaires Issue, Forbes, March 2, 2015
- ↑ Airbnb: Founders
- ↑ Rhode Island School of Design: Board of Trustees
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Airbnb Cofounder Supports RISD Scholarships, RISD, 05/02/2014