Joe G. — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as the first U.S. Chief Design Officer, leading the overhaul of government websites to improve digital and physical experiences for Americans.
Co-founder of Airbnb, which launched in 2008 and now features nearly 7 million listings across more than 220 countries.
Co-founder of Samara, a venture focused on economic empowerment, housing resources, and factory-made homes.
Serves on the boards of Airbnb and Tesla.
Double majored in Graphic Design and Industrial Design at Rhode Island School of Design, with business coursework at Brown University and MIT.

Biography

Joe Gebbia is recognized as the first U.S. Chief Design Officer and is a co-founder of both Airbnb and Samara.

An entrepreneur from an early age, he is driven by a passion for igniting new ideas. Gebbia pursued a dual major in Graphic Design and Industrial Design at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), supplementing his creative education with business coursework at Brown University and MIT.