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Joe Gebbia

Joe Gebbia

Joe Gebbia (#404)

Global Rank #404
Country Rank #178
Country United States

Great ideas, I think they usually start out as polarizing. They either really tug on somebody's emotions or a latent desire that they have that's never been answered before or they really perturb them in some way.

  • $ 9 B
  • Airbnb
  • United States
  • M
  • 45 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #404
Country Rank #178
Net Worth $9.2B
Previous Worth $9.2B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry Airbnb
Age 45 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 09 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Austin, Texas
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Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 45
Source Of Wealth Airbnb, Self Made
Self Made Score 8
Philanthropy Score 2
Residence Austin, Texas
Citizenship United States
Marital Status In Relationship
Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, Rhode Island School of Design
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $9.2B
Current Net Worth $9.2B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Joe Gebbia, cofounder of Airbnb and Samara, a company that develops prefabricated homes to generate rental income, was appointed U.S. Chief Design Officer in August 2025. Gebbia is best known as a cofounder of Airbnb, the peer-to-peer home rental platform launched with Brian Chesky and Nathan Blecharczyk in 2008. He holds nearly 7% of the company's stock. He sits on the boards of Airbnb and Tesla. In 2022, Gebbia bought a minority stake in the San Antonio Spurs. Gebbia and Chesky met in college at Rhode Island School of Design, where Gebbia was on the board of trustees for 12 years.

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Did You Know?

Broke and faced with rising rents, Gebbia and Chesky initially bought an air bed for their apartment and rented it out.

As the 2022 commencement speaker for his old high school, Gebbia gifted each graduating senior 22 shares of Airbnb stock.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Joe Gebbia's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $9.2B (May 4, 2026)

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