We’re a community-driven brand, but at the same time, we want every host in every home to recognize that they’re all individuals, and to use Airbnb as an expression of their individuality. Joe Gebbia Read Quote
We expect Seoul to be one of our most important markets not only in Asia but around the world. Joe Gebbia Read Quote
Staying at Airbnb listings gives me the opportunity to truly understand and experience the local culture of the countries I visit. Joe Gebbia Read Quote
Dog-fooding is using your own products so that you understand from inside out what it is you’re providing the customers. It’s another way to gain insights and to gain intelligence. You use it yourself; you eat your own dog food. Every time we do that, we discover something that we can improve. Joe Gebbia Read Quote
I have the privilege of working with our in-house design studio, called Samara, and our humanitarian team, called Human. Samara is thinking about the future of Airbnb, and Human is working on ways to leverage our platform outside the cause of day-to-day business. Joe Gebbia Read Quote
For me, one of my personal inspirations was designers in the mid-20th century named Charles and Ray Eames. Joe Gebbia Read Quote
We built a basic website, and Air Bed and Breakfast was born. Three lucky guests got to stay on a $20 airbed on the hardwood floor. But they loved it. And so did we. We took them on adventures around the city. Joe Gebbia Read Quote
Every apartment I’ve ever lived in has had a space to make, create, and get stuff done within eyesight of my bed. Joe Gebbia Read Quote
People assume that the smarter your home, the better your life, but in reality, technology so often gets in the way of leading a good life. Joe Gebbia Read Quote
