Talk:Joe Gebbia

Request to update title
Hello! On behalf of Airbnb and as part of my work at Beutler Ink, I am submitting a request to update the subject's title. Currently, the article says Gebbia is a co-founder and chief product officer; according to Airbnb's website, Gebbia serves as "Co-founder, Chairman of Samara and Airbnb.org".

If Airbnb's website is insufficient sourcing, Bloomberg provides a similar title, noting he is a co-founder of Airbnb and chairman of Samara & Airbnb.org. The Atlanta Business Chronicle also says, "Gebbia is chairman of Samara Airbnb, ... and Airbnb.org, an independent nonprofit ...", if this source is preferred.

I don't think this request is controversial, but I don't edit article directly given my conflict of interest. I'm hoping a volunteer community member can review this request and update the infobox and introduction on my behalf. Thanks you! Inkian Jason (talk) 14:06, 8 November 2021 (UTC)


 * While I belive this request has substance, I am inclined on declining it for now due to insufficient sourcing and the fact that a simple Google search shows he is still the CPO. Also, changing the title would require describing Samara and Airbnb.org, which I think should be described on the main Airbnb article, not this one. I will wait a few hours and if I don't see any responses from other non-COI editors. I will formally decline the request for the reasons explained above. However, if I formally deny it, I am open to reopening it once these issues have been resolved. Quetstar (talk) 22:46, 8 November 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks for reviewing. Can you clarify how sourcing is insufficient? I've provided the company's website, his Bloomberg profile, as well as secondary news coverage verifying the claim. The Atlanta Business Chronicle (December 2020) says, "Gebbia is chairman of Samara Airbnb, the company’s experimental product development team, and Airbnb.org, an independent nonprofit that launched this year to helps people share housing and resources during crises." MassLive.com also lists his title as "Airbnb co-founder and chairman of Samara and Airbnb.org". Ditto this White House press release. Can you explain why his roles should not be up to date on Wikipedia? I would support adding descriptions of Samara and Airbnb.org, as well as leaving mention of his former role (CPO) if editors prefer. I'm just seeking to make the article accurate. Inkian Jason (talk) 14:14, 9 November 2021 (UTC)
 * @Inkian Jason I see that the sourcing is now sufficient. As for his roles, I never said they should not be up to date. I belive they should be updated, but with a description to back his new roles at Airbnb. Quetstar (talk) 23:35, 9 November 2021 (UTC)
 * Also, i forgot to say, but the main Airbnb article also says he is the CPO. Quetstar (talk) 05:37, 10 November 2021 (UTC)
 * OK, thanks for clarifying and confirming sourcing is sufficient. Are you willing to update the article's infobox and introduction with updated roles and descriptions? Inkian Jason (talk) 15:02, 10 November 2021 (UTC)
 * Yellow check.svg Partly done: I have updated his title. However, I have kept his CPO role in his title because there is no source on when he transitioned out of it, as well as the fact that the Airbnb article still says he is the CPO. If I removed it now, it would be hearsay. Quetstar (talk) 22:15, 10 November 2021 (UTC)

Thanks for adding mention of the current roles. I see you've made a subsequent edit to remove these titles from the infobox. Perhaps the subject is "known for" co-founding and serving as CPO of Airbnb, but could his current roles be added to the "title" or "occupation" fields? I'm curious why the infobox would not mention his current roles. Thanks! Inkian Jason (talk) 14:27, 11 November 2021 (UTC)
 * Please see MOS:INFOBOXPURPOSE. Neither of these organistaions even have their own page, so it is just clutter. Edwardx (talk) 14:41, 11 November 2021 (UTC)
 * I agree with Edwardx on this. Quetstar (talk) 19:32, 11 November 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the link and explanation. Inkian Jason (talk) 15:05, 12 November 2021 (UTC)

Title correction
Hello again! I would like to try again to correct the article's text. Joe Gebbia is not the CPO; sources clearly state his title and Airbnb does not currently have a CPO, which means the current article is inaccurate and misleading. This Time article is an example of his title being used in recent secondary coverage and this SEC form lists his position as "Chairman of Samara and Airbnb.org, Co-Founder, and Director". Can the text please be corrected? I think noting his former role as CPO is appropriate, but some updating is needed. Thank you! Inkian Jason (talk) 16:54, 23 November 2021 (UTC)


 * @Inkian Jason I'm currently on an indefinite break from ERs, but i would not make the edit without a timeline on his role as CPO. (that is, a source on when he assumed the role to when he transitioned of it.) Quetstar (talk) 03:11, 25 November 2021 (UTC)
 * Pictogram voting keep.svg Go ahead: I have reviewed these proposed changes and suggest that you go ahead and make the proposed changes to the page. Hi, just use  as a source, it's primary but fine given that the website is going to be the most up-to-date source on these things (see WP:PRIMARYCARE). 15 (talk) 22:26, 7 December 2021 (UTC)
 * I try hard to avoid direct editing and strictly follow WP:BRIGHTLINE because of my conflict of interest. If you're willing to update the text on my behalf, I'd be much appreciated, otherwise I'll try to reach out to other volunteers. Thanks for reviewing! Inkian Jason (talk) 16:08, 8 December 2021 (UTC)
 * Done (albeit with awkward wording). 15 (talk) 22:13, 10 December 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks for updating the article for me. Inkian Jason (talk) 14:26, 13 December 2021 (UTC)