John Zimmer

Founder

Co-founder of Lyft and Zimride. Cornell University School of Hotel Administration graduate. Connected with Logan Green through a Facebook group about carpooling. Previously worked at Lehman Brothers. Served as President of Lyft.

Overview

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Founder

Companies

1 company
Lyft $4.6B
Private Founder

Lyft is a ride-sharing and transportation company offering on-demand rides, bikes, scooters, and transit information through its mobile app. Founded as Zimride in 2007 and relaunched as Lyft in 2012, the company operates across the United States and Canada, serving approximately 95% of the U.S. population.

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