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How I Built Resilience: John Zimmer of Lyft

Sep 26, 2020
24:42

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  • Lyft diversified beyond ride-sharing into bikes and scooters for a resilient recovery.
  • John Zimmer advocates for nuanced driver employment policies and focuses on autonomous vehicles for Lyft's future.

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Building Resilience Amid Challenges

John Zimmer, the co-founder of Lyft, discusses the challenges faced by his company during the pandemic. Despite significant disruptions, Lyft has shown resilience with a strong recovery in ride numbers. Zimmer emphasizes the importance of long-term thinking and making tough decisions to ensure the company's survival during tough times.

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