John Risher
Chief Executive Officer at LYFT, INC.
Net worth: 233 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
John David Risher is the founder of Worldreader, a company founded in 2009, where he holds the title of President & Chief Executive Officer since 2010.
He is currently the Chief Executive Officer & Director at Lyft, Inc. since 2021.
Mr. Risher has also held positions as Director at Fullplay Media Systems, Inc., General Manager at Microsoft Corp., and Senior Vice President-US Retail at Amazon.com, Inc. In terms of education, Mr. Risher attended Princeton University for his undergraduate degree and Harvard Business School for his MBA.
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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LYFT, INC. CLASS A
3.08% | 2024-04-19 | 12,047,191 ( 3.08% ) | 233 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
John Risher active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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LYFT, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2023-04-16 |
Worldreader
Worldreader Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Worldreader is a non-profit organization that aims to improve learning outcomes, workforce readiness, and gender equity in vulnerable communities worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Seattle, WA. The company achieves this through a low-cost, high-tech approach that combines culturally relevant digital books and supportive programming. Since 2010, Worldreader has distributed over 50 million digital books to 15 million children and young adults across five regions. The company works with partners to provide tools, training, and resources to families and caregivers to get children reading at least 25 books a year with full comprehension. Worldreader has supported more than 21 million readers in over 100 countries. The company was founded by John David Risher, who has been the CEO since incorporation. | Chief Executive Officer | 2009-10-31 |
Former positions of John Risher
Companies | Position | End |
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AMAZON.COM, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
MICROSOFT CORPORATION | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Fullplay Media Systems, Inc.
Fullplay Media Systems, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Fullplay Media Systems, Inc. develops modular software development tools and communications systems consulting services. The company primarily focuses on developing and designing software and hardware for high quality and feature rich digital media recording and playback and in addition to licensing its proprietary technology, the company provides software engineering, hardware design and manufacturing services to its customers either directly or though outsourcing. The company has developed and designed its own line of digital media devices for resale or licensing. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of John Risher
Princeton University | Undergraduate Degree |
Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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Listed companies | 3 |
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MICROSOFT CORPORATION | Technology Services |
AMAZON.COM, INC. | Retail Trade |
LYFT, INC. | Technology Services |
Private companies | 2 |
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Fullplay Media Systems, Inc.
Fullplay Media Systems, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Fullplay Media Systems, Inc. develops modular software development tools and communications systems consulting services. The company primarily focuses on developing and designing software and hardware for high quality and feature rich digital media recording and playback and in addition to licensing its proprietary technology, the company provides software engineering, hardware design and manufacturing services to its customers either directly or though outsourcing. The company has developed and designed its own line of digital media devices for resale or licensing. | Technology Services |
Worldreader
Worldreader Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Worldreader is a non-profit organization that aims to improve learning outcomes, workforce readiness, and gender equity in vulnerable communities worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Seattle, WA. The company achieves this through a low-cost, high-tech approach that combines culturally relevant digital books and supportive programming. Since 2010, Worldreader has distributed over 50 million digital books to 15 million children and young adults across five regions. The company works with partners to provide tools, training, and resources to families and caregivers to get children reading at least 25 books a year with full comprehension. Worldreader has supported more than 21 million readers in over 100 countries. The company was founded by John David Risher, who has been the CEO since incorporation. | Technology Services |
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