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Ran Makavy
Director/Board Member at
CYNGN INC.
Profile
Ran Makavy was the founder of Snaptu Ltd., founded in 2007, serving as Chief Executive Officer from 2007 to 2011.
Current jobs include Director at Cyngn, Inc. starting in 2026 and Advisor at Practical VC LLC.
Former jobs include Director-Product Management at Meta Platforms, Inc. from 2011 to 2015 and Executive Vice President-Strategic Initiatives at Lyft, Inc. in 2020.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from The Open University in 2004 and an MBA from London Business School.
Ran Makavy active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CYNGN INC. | Director/Board Member | 2026-02-02 |
Practical VC LLC
 Practical VC LLC Investment ManagersFinance Practical VC invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for liquidity solutions for LPs and GPs in early stage capital requirements and also makes direct investments. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of Ran Makavy
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| LYFT, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2020-11-30 |
| META PLATFORMS, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2015-06-30 |
Snaptu Ltd.
 Snaptu Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides applications to mobile phones | Chief Executive Officer | 2011-04-30 |
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| Private companies | 7 |
|---|---|
Meta Platforms, Inc.
 Meta Platforms, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a social networking service and website | Technology Services |
The Open University
 The Open University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
London Business School
 London Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Lyft, Inc.
 Lyft, Inc. Other TransportationTransportation Develops and operates mobile application that connects driver & rider | Transportation |
Snaptu Ltd.
Snaptu Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides applications to mobile phones | Technology Services |
CYNGN, Inc.
 CYNGN, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops enterprise autonomy suite unifies robotaxi-level autonomous driving software | Technology Services |
Practical VC LLC
Practical VC LLC Investment ManagersFinance Practical VC invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for liquidity solutions for LPs and GPs in early stage capital requirements and also makes direct investments. | Finance |
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