Quotes from Joe Gebbia

From natural disasters to the refugee crises, the impact we can have as individuals might seem limited. But as many of our hosts know, sharing your home for even a few nights can make a tremendous difference in someone's life.

We hire people who are smarter than us.

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.

Starting a company in San Francisco when we did usually meant it was destined to be a data-driven tech company. But that didn't seem to fully encompass what we wanted with Airbnb. When we tried looking through a tech lens, it didn't work. The humanity was missing.

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

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

We believe that the best solutions come from solving your own problem. If you have a real problem, there's likely someone else who can relate. That's how Airbnb was born.

Given Miami's unique role in Airbnb's roots, I'm particularly proud of how South Floridians have embraced home sharing as an opportunity to earn supplemental income and catalyze economic development in their communities.

We have seen things in the twentieth century like the ATM machine, the VCR, and even the car. The electric car was invented in 1920, and here we, 100 years later, it is only now becoming an actual thing. So it doesn't surprise me that new ideas are met with a lot of questions.

It's about more than making money; it's about connecting people in countries all around the world. Our social mission is to get people meeting each other, and we need people who align with that purpose.

Ultimately, the power of the Airbnb platform is that it motivates guests to blend into communities, belong anywhere, and live like locals.

When we go city by city, country by country, the majority of our hosts, our owners, are simply renting out their spare bedroom.

Technology moves so quickly; you can't get comfortable with the business you have today because technology will progress.

The story of Airbnb is really the underdog story in many ways.

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

Everything at Airbnb is a continuation of what it's like to be a guest in somebody's house. We think about how each stage makes people feel.

I'll never forget my first Art Basel.

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

There's no reason any company should be limited by its physical environment.

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.

You must have the ability to recognize good design and good user experience. These are core things at Airbnb. It doesn't matter which department you're in.

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

You have to know what your users are experiencing.

We've invented a new marketplace. There was no easy way to rent a person's bedroom over the Internet or book a vacation rental over the Internet. There was no guidebook for us to turn to as we defined this new marketplace.