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This Week in Startups

Airbnb Co-Founder Joe Gebbia on early “a-ha” moments, elite design + his new startup Samara | E1675

Feb 8, 2023
Joe Gebbia, co-founder of Airbnb and design visionary, talks about the early challenges of establishing Airbnb and the pivotal moments that led to its success. He shares insights on gaining customer trust, the company's impressive recovery during COVID, and the importance of functional design. Joe also introduces his innovative new venture, Samara, which focuses on modular housing solutions, aiming to address the housing crisis with sustainable and customizable living options.
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