Airbnb
Avinash Joshi is a seasoned software engineering leader and investor with a diverse portfolio of experience in the technology sector. Currently serving as the Director of Software Engineering at Airbnb since 2023, Avinash aims to enhance product quality for various stakeholders. As an investor in multiple companies, including Zvolv, Bolo Live, and Awign, Avinash supports innovative platforms focused on process automation, live streaming, and gig workforce solutions. Previously, Avinash held significant roles at LinkedIn and Twitter, driving developer productivity and leading large engineering teams at both organizations. With earlier executive experience at LogMeIn and Citrix, Avinash influenced engineering best practices and contributed to the success of several high-revenue products. Avinash holds a Bachelor's degree from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University and an MBA in Finance from Savitribai Phule Pune University.
Airbnb
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Founded in 2008, Airbnb started out as a simple idea. The two founders, Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia were desperately trying to make rent in San Francisco. To raise money, they strategically rented out their air mattresses to attendees of a major conference in the area. This is where the name "Air Bed and Breakfast" is derived from, and would soon become the well-known industry disruptor "Airbnb". Airbnb is a global travel community that offers magical end-to-end trips, including where you stay, what you do and the people you meet. The platform has grown to 4 million hosts who have opened their homes to 1 billion guests around the world with their most popular destinations being in Kissimeee FL, NYC, LA, Davenport, FL, San Diego, Atlanta, Austin Texas, and many more. Airbnb uniquely leverages technology to economically empower millions of people around the world to unlock and monetize their spaces, passions and talents to become hospitality entrepreneurs. Through their technology, they facilitate the connection and renting process between the hosts and travelers, however, do not actually own any of the rented out spaces themselves. Although they are known mostly for their lodging services and unique housing options, they also provide online experiences or in-person meet ups and community relief services. These two offerings became especially prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as other natural disasters that occurred around the world where housing options quickly became scarce. Today, Airbnb's headquarters are in San Francisco where the simple idea started. They have additional offices in LA, NYC, Berlin, and Paris with plans to expand in Atlanta. They will continue to widen their global footprint to accommodate guests around the world.