Joe Gebbia is the co-founder and CPO of Airbnb, serving on the Board of Directors and Executive staff. An entrepreneur from an early age, Airbnbs groundbreaking service began in his San Francisco apartment and spread to 3,000,000 listings in over 191 countries, creating a new economy for thousands of people around the world.
He is involved in crafting the company culture, shaping the design aesthetic, and innovating future growth opportunities. Joe has spoken globally about both entrepreneurship and design, and received numerous distinctions such as the Inc 30 under 30 and Fortune 40 under 40. His lifelong appreciation for art and design led him to the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), where he earned dual degrees in Graphic Design and Industrial Design. Gebbia now serves on the institution’s Board of Trustees.
Joe Gebbia is the co-founder and CPO of Airbnb, serving on the Board of Directors and Executive staff. An entrepreneur from an early age, Airbnbs groundbreaking service began in his San Francisco apartment and spread to 3,000,000 listings in over 191 countries, creating a new economy for thousands of people around the world.
He is involved in crafting the company culture, shaping the design aesthetic, and innovating future growth opportunities. Joe has spoken globally about both entrepreneurship and design, and received numerous distinctions such as the Inc 30 under 30 and Fortune 40 under 40. His lifelong appreciation for art and design led him to the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), where he earned dual degrees in Graphic Design and Industrial Design. Gebbia now serves on the institution’s Board of Trustees.
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Have you ever dreamed about working full time, from all over the world? Do you work remotely from home? Are you looking for ways to make it better? Whether you're just starting out or are a veteran, there will be something for you this Tuesday night at the WeWork Custom House. We'll have four guest speakers from Buffer, Customer.io, GitLab, and Zapier, and there'll be opportunities to network over pizza and drinks before and after. Space is limited so reserve your spot!
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Ivana was born in Sarajevo to a civil engineer-turned-translator and a UN Officer-turned-software engineer. Having previously made a living as a rock climbing instructor and video game tester, these days she’s a senior UX designer helping businesses talk like people at Customer.io, based in Vancouver (via Croatia, Scotland, and Canada’s east coast).
Taurie is in-charge of crafting reliable and intuitive experiences at GitLab. Since joining the team in July, she has watched GitLab's remote only team double in size with contributors from all over the world. When not working from home, Taurie enjoys an active lifestyle while exploring the Pacific Northwest.
Vancouver-born and Singapore-bred, Nicole has traveled to over 30 countries and lived in five cities. She considers herself a true citizen of the world and loves helping tech companies big and small develop marketing strategies. When not working, Nicole spends her leisure time exploring nature, and is also an avid fan of the arts. Follow her as she navigates the second year of her nomading journey on Twitter and Instagram @nicolejfu.
Founded in August of 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, Airbnb is a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations around the world — online or from a mobile phone or tablet.
Whether an apartment for a night, a castle for a week, or a villa for a month, Airbnb connects people to unique travel experiences, at any price point, in more than 65,000 cities and 191 countries. And with world-class customer service and a growing community of users, Airbnb is the easiest way for people to monetize their extra space and showcase it to an audience of millions.