Masters of Scale Rapid Response: How Airbnb.org is housing Ukrainian refugees, w/Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia
Mar 31, 2022
Joe Gebbia, co-founder of Airbnb and chairman of Airbnb.org, discusses how their charitable arm is providing free housing for up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees. He shares inspiring stories of generosity and the innovative use of Airbnb's platform to transfer $15 million directly to Ukrainians. Gebbia emphasizes the importance of corporate responsibility and the need for businesses to make impactful contributions to society. The conversation highlights collective efforts and community resilience during a crisis, encouraging listeners to get involved.
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Rapid Response to Ukraine Crisis
- Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia describes the initial response to the Ukraine crisis.
- They quickly committed to housing 100,000 refugees, leveraging Airbnb.org's existing infrastructure.
Open Homes Origins
- Airbnb.org's origins trace back to Hurricane Sandy when a host offered free rooms.
- This sparked the Open Homes program, which has housed over 130,000 people in need.
Matching Refugees and Hosts
- Airbnb partners with local resettlement agencies to match refugees with hosts.
- These agencies handle vetting and consider factors like family size and needs.