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Sarah Walker Risher (mother) John David Risher (born July 15, 1965) is an American businessman and philanthropist. He is the CEO and co-founder of Worldreader, a non-profit organization that aims to get children reading so they can reach their potential, [1] and the co-founder of #HalfMyDAF whose goal is to inspire more philanthropic giving.
Mar 27, 2023 · David Risher, the chief executive of a nonprofit called Worldreader and a member of Lyft’s board, will replace Mr. Green as chief executive. Mr. Green’s last day will be April 17, and he will ...
May 12, 2023 · David Risher had a rocky first week at his job. Days after taking over as the new CEO of Lyft last month, Risher announced plans to “significantly reduce” the company’s workforce and ...
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David Risher is a technology and education leader who co-founded Worldreader and served as its CEO until 2023. He also led Microsoft Access, Amazon Investor, and Lyft, and is a social entrepreneur and philanthropist.
Apr 28, 2024 · By Alana Semuels. April 28, 2024 7:00 AM EDT. W hen David Risher took over as CEO of Lyft about a year ago, the company was losing market share and struggling with morale. Its stock price was ...
David Risher is a former executive of Microsoft and Amazon who co-founded Worldreader, a non-profit that provides digital books to millions of people. He has a PhD in Comparative Literature from Wilson College and serves on several boards and councils.
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Mar 27, 2023 · Lyft Inc. shares rose after the company tapped David Risher to be its new chief executive officer, replacing co-founder Logan Green and setting the stage for a potential sale as the ride-hailing ...