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Joe Gebbia, the billionaire co-founder of Airbnb, has reportedly joined Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Gebbia aims to apply his design and startup expertise to modernize the federal retirement process, transitioning from a manual, paper-based system to a streamlined digital platform.
This move has sparked controversy within the short-term rental industry. Some Airbnb hosts and users have called for boycotts, expressing concerns over Gebbia's political affiliations and involvement with DOGE.
The situation underscores the potential impact of corporate leaders' personal decisions on brand perception and stakeholder relations.
Source: Newsweek
