JoeBen Bevirt is an American serial entrepreneur and the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Joby Aviation, a California-based aerospace company. Founded in 2009, Joby Aviation is pioneering the development of all-electric aircraft capable of vertical take-off and landing, while also cruising like traditional airplanes. Under his leadership, Joby Aviation received a signed G-1 Certification Basis from the FAA and airworthiness certification from the US Air Force in 2020.