Joe Gebbia

As with any new and innovative industry, entrenched interests - particularly the hotel industry - have attempted to squash the home-sharing movement.

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Airbnb has proven that hospitality, generosity, and the simple act of trust between strangers can go a long way.

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Digital communication is completely different from in-person, face-to-face conversations. One will give you surface insights, and the other really gives you depth.

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My role is to think about what the future could be for Airbnb - and that includes crafting an effortless and easy-to-use service on any platform, whether mobile, tablet, or Web.

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I often stay in Tokyo's Daikanyama neighbourhood. You can go for a peaceful morning run along the Meguro river, and it is particularly incredible during cherry blossom season.

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I feel triumphant when our moms can use Airbnb without their technically inclined kids.

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What I've realized is that the joy of meeting and greeting people from all around the world is universal.

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Airbnb is a trusted online marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations around the world. From a private room to a private island, we offer an entertaining and personal way for travelers to unlock local experiences and see their surroundings through the eyes of a local.

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As Chief Product Officer, I lead our product team to create simple, intuitive user experiences.

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Of course Airbnb made mistakes the first year! Some came from our own preconceptions. When we started, we designed our interface for ourselves, Internet-savvy twentysomethings. We never considered the role of good eyesight in our interface - font size, vernacular; it all matters.

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