[citation needed] Gebru is the founder and former chief executive officer of the Ethiopian Global Initiative (EGI).

The Initiative's mission was to serve as a catalyst and connector, working to create an environment where passionate and innovative young leaders could discuss and seek solutions to Ethiopia's most pressing challenges.

[9] The Ethiopian American Youth Initiative embarked on a national expansion on August 16, 2007, recruiting members throughout the United States.

He, and the organization, were presented with the Lewis Latimer Award in 2024 by Associated Industries of Massachusetts, "for their dedication to public service and economic opportunity".

[11] Gebru is a senior fellow at the Center for State Policy Analysis at the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life.