Joe Gebbia - Chief Design Officer for U.S @ America by Design

Overview

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Primary Job Title Chief Design Officer for U.S
Primary Organization
America by Design

Location Austin, Texas, United States
Regions Southern US
Gender Male

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Website joegebbia.com
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Joe Gebbia is based out of Austin, Texas and is the Chief Design Officer for U.S of America by Design. Joe previously worked at Rhode Island School of Design as a Board Member. Joe Gebbia attended the Rhode Island School of Design.

Personal Investments

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Joe Gebbia

has made

investments. Their latest investment was

Angel Round - Blueprint Bryan Johnson

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Announced Date	Organization Name	Lead Investor	Funding Round	Money Raised
obfuscated obfuscation	Blueprint Bryan Johnson	—	Angel Round - Blueprint Bryan Johnson	obfuscated obfuscation
obfuscated obfuscation	Polymarket	—	Series A - Polymarket	obfuscated obfuscation
obfuscated obfuscation	Pachama	—	Series B - Pachama	obfuscated obfuscation
obfuscated obfuscation	Studio	—	Series B - Studio	obfuscated obfuscation
obfuscated obfuscation	Stark Bank	—	Series B - Stark Bank	obfuscated obfuscation
obfuscated obfuscation	Forma	—	Series B - Forma	obfuscated obfuscation
obfuscated obfuscation	tvg hospitality	—	Venture Round - tvg hospitality	obfuscated obfuscation
obfuscated obfuscation	Vollebak	—	Series A - Vollebak	obfuscated obfuscation
obfuscated obfuscation	Syng	—	Series A - Syng	obfuscated obfuscation
obfuscated obfuscation	Pachama	—	Series A - Pachama	obfuscated obfuscation

Exits

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exits. Their most notable exits are

WillCall

Pachama

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Nebia

WillCall WillCall is a music discovery and ticketing application that allows users to reserve and book tickets for music events held in U.S. cities.
Pachama Pachama harnesses AI and satellite data to empower companies to confidently invest in nature.
Nebia Nebia is making products the world needs, starting with the shower. Premium experience, innovative design and 70% water savings.
Floyd Floyd is a direct to consumer furniture brand that changes the way people consume, keep, and enjoy their furniture.

Jobs

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Joe Gebbia

has

current jobs including

Chief Design Officer for U.S

America by Design

Co-founder & Head of Samara

Airbnb

, and

Co-Founder

Samara

. Additionally,

Joe Gebbia

has had

past jobs including

Industrial Designer

Chronicle Books

America by Design Chief Design Officer for U.SAug 2025
Airbnb Co-founder & Head of SamaraFeb 2008
Samara Co-Founder

Organization Name	Title At Company	Start Date	End Date
Chronicle Books	Industrial Designer	Jun 2006	Nov 2007
Y Combinator	Expert	Sep 1, 2015	—

Board and Advisor Roles

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Joe Gebbia

holds

board and advisor roles including

Board Member

Tesla

Member of the Board of Directors

Airbnb

, and

Co-Founder & Chairman

Airbnb

Tesla Board MemberSep 2022
Airbnb Member of the Board of Directors
Airbnb Co-Founder & Chairman
Nebia Investor

Organization Name	Title At Company	Start Date	End Date
Rhode Island School of Design	Board Member	Oct 2013	Jun 2024

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