Joe Gebbia : (4) " We started Airbnb because, like many across the U.S. and in New York, we were struggling to pay our rent and decided to open up our living room to fellow artists coming to town for a design conference. Sharing our apartment allowed us to stay in our home and start our company. " - Joe Gebbia " The question that I can’t shake – it’s this question that keeps coming up for me – is What does the shared home of the future look like? People are sharing homes at a rate that no one ever predicted, but residences and homes weren’t designed for it. They were designed around ideas of privacy and separation. " - Joe Gebbia " Staying at Airbnb listings gives me the opportunity to truly understand and experience the local culture of the countries I visit. " - Joe Gebbia " Technology moves so quickly; you can’t get comfortable with the business you have today because technology will progress. " - Joe Gebbia