JoeBen Bevirt is an American engineer and entrepreneur, the self-made billionaire Founder and CEO of Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY), a company pioneering electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft for aerial ridesharing. His career is rooted in a lifelong passion for engineering, robotics, and consumer product design.

Bevirt's unique name was inspired by the character JoeBen in his family friend Ken Kesey's novel Sometimes a Great Notion. He graduated with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Davis and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University. As a natural-born engineer, he built one of the world's first full-suspension mountain bikes while in high school.

• Joby Aviation (Founder & CEO): The core publicly traded asset, a pioneer in electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft for aerial ridesharing (aiming for emissions-free, quiet service).
• Gorillapod (Inventor): He founded Joby Inc. (2006), which developed the popular Gorillapod flexible camera tripod (a consumer product success).
• Robotics: He co-founded Velocity11 (1999) to develop robotic laboratory systems for life sciences (acquired by Agilent Technologies).
• Aviation Milestone: He became the world's first eVTOL billionaire after Joby's NYSE listing in 2021.

JoeBen Bevirt's strategic genius was his ability to translate complex engineering into commercial products and ventures. 1999: Velocity11. He co-founded the robotics firm (sold to Agilent in 2007). 2006: Gorillapod. He founded Joby Inc., inventing the consumer success Gorillapod flexible camera tripod.

2009: Joby Aviation. Recognizing the potential of electric propulsion, he founded Joby Aviation, committing to the development of eVTOL aircraft. His structural contribution is immense: securing a signed G-1 Certification Basis from the FAA and airworthiness certification from the U.S. Air Force, milestones that are critical to launching the aerial ridesharing service. His wealth is secured by the immense, future-focused valuation of Joby Aviation.

JoeBen Bevirt's social impact is structural and environmental, tied to Joby Aviation's role in pioneering quiet, emissions-free urban air mobility (aerial ridesharing). This could fundamentally change urban transportation and reduce carbon emissions. His company provided affordable PCR tests through SummerBio during the COVID-19 pandemic.

His structural contribution is tied to his belief in radical innovation and his commitment to STEM and engineering education (receiving the Paul E. Haueter Award for outstanding technical contributions to vertical flight). His career is a testament to the profitability of disciplined engineering and serial entrepreneurship.

JoeBen Bevirt maintains the casual, high-IQ style of an engineer-inventor. His attire is consistently pragmatic, favoring casual wear. His aesthetic reflects intellectual focus and confidence, typical of a leader in the cutting-edge aerospace sector.

Residing in Santa Cruz, California, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to electric aviation innovation, robotics, and the long-term pursuit of emissions-free transportation.