Uber/Lyft

Uber and Lyft are ride-sharing companies that provide on-demand transportation services through their mobile applications. Founded in 2009 and 2012 respectively, both companies have disrupted the traditional taxi industry by using technology to connect riders with drivers. Dara Khosrowshahi serves as CEO of Uber, while Lyft is led by CEO David Risher. Competitors in the ride-sharing industry include smaller companies such as Juno and Gett, as well as traditional taxi services.

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By Cory Weinberg and Valida Pau · May 19, 2026 2:08pm PDT · 1 comment
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By Martin Peers · May 18, 2026 5:00pm PDT
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Judgment Labs cofounders (from left to right): Chief Scientist Andrew Li, CEO Alex Shan and CTO Joseph Camyre. Photo courtesy of Judgment Labs.
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By Martin Peers · Mar 10, 2022 5:00pm PST
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