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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.
21 Apr 2023 · Lyft’s new CEO on differentiating from Uber, doing his part to address climate change, and boosting the experience for drivers and customers. When David Risher joined the board of Lyft in 2021...
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.
30 Mac 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 digital...
28 Apr 2024 · Risher, a one time Lyft board member and former Amazon executive, is the first non-founder to lead Lyft.
David Risher is the Chief Executive Officer and a director of Lyft, Inc., a ridesharing company, since April 2023. He is also the co-founder and former board president of Worldreader, a non-profit organization that promotes literacy.
