Texas Business Hall of Fame inducts a former NBA superstar and producer of Yellowstone

Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American-Statesman

Recent Austinite and businessman Joe Gebbia is one of the six individuals included in the Texas Business Hall of Fame’s class of 2024. The co-founder of Airbnb has a unique history in that he started his professional path as an artist studying graphic design and industrial design before transitioning to entrepreneurship.

Gebbia studied at the Rhode Island School of Design, Brown University and MIT. After Graduating he moved to San Francisco where he worked as a designer for Chronicle Book. Gebbia’s breakthrough came in 2008 when he Co-Founded Airbnb in his living room.

Since then, Airbnb has spread to nearly 7 million listings in over 220 countries. Since Airbnb’s success, Gebbia started his latest venture, Samara, which produces fully customized, factory-made homes designed for rental income, a place to house family, work from home, or pursue an interest.

Gebbia moved into his $10 million Austin home in 2020 and has been residing in Texas' capitol ever since.

What is the Texas Business Hall of Fame?

The Texas Business Hall of Fame Foundation was created in 1982 by a small group of Texas business men and women. Its intention is to spotlight the positive achievements made by outstanding business leaders and to honor their contributions to their community and state.

Each year, the Texas Business Hall of Fame recognizes six business leaders it deems transformational. In addition, the Texas Business Hall of Fame Foundation awards $15,000 prizes in both the higher education and veteran community to those who demonstrate exceptional entrepreneurial aspirations and excellence.

Who else was included on this list?

This year's class includes a former NBA MVP, a major television producer of the hit show Yellowstone and more. Beyond Gebbia, here are all the other inductees from this year's class:

  • Michael M. Boone, Co-Founder and Senior Counsel, Haynes and Boone, LLP (Dallas)

  • Kathleen S. Hildreth, Co-Founder and Managing Director, M1 Support Services, LP (Denton)

  • David B. Miller, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, EnCap Investments L.P. (Dallas)

  • David Robinson, Co-Founder, Admiral Capital Group; Co-Founder, The Carver Academy; and Minority Owner, San Antonio Spurs (San Antonio)

  • Taylor Sheridan, Film & TV Creator, Writer, Director, Producer, Bosque Ranch Productions; Owner, 6666 Ranch and Bosque Ranch; Founder, Four Sixes Ranch Brand Beef (Fort Worth)

Beck Andrew Salgado covers trending topics in the Austin business ecosystem for the American-Statesman. To share additional tips or insights withSalgado, email Bsalgado@gannett.com.

This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Texas Business Hall of Fame reveals star studded class of 2024

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