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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, and the co-founder of #HalfMyDAF whose goal is to inspire more philanthropic giving.
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.
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 · CNN — David Risher had a rocky first week at his job. Days after taking over as the new CEO of Lyft (LYFT) last month, Risher announced plans to “significantly reduce” the company’s workforce...
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Apr 28, 2024 · 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 approaching an all-time low, down nearly 90% from...
Mar 30, 2023 · David Risher, who will replace cofounder Logan Green as CEO of the ridesharing company on April 17, has spent the past 14 years overseeing Worldreader, a non-profit group that makes...
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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.