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Logan Green
Also Known As Green, Logan D. Green
CEO of LYFT
Logan D. Green is the co-founder and CEO of LYFT, Inc.(LYFT)
As of 2017, Green and Zimmer raised $4.1 billion dollars for Lyft, valuing the company at $11.5 billion. The company debuted on the NASDAQ exchange in March 2019, with a value of $24.3 billion.
In March 2023, Green announced that on April 17, he would step down as Lyft CEO and become chair of its board of directors.
Early Life
Green attended New Roads High School in Santa Monica, California. He graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) in 2006 with a B.A. in Business Economics. While a student, Green created The Green Initiative Fund, served as a board member for the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District, and was the youngest director for the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District.From August 2007 to February 2008, Green was the Sustainability Director at UCSB. In 2007, alongside John Zimmer, Green founded Zimride, a ride-sharing platform that coordinated carpools, especially across college campuses.
He is married to Eva Gonda Green, daughter of Louis Gonda.Green stated he exercises 20–30 minutes daily.
Education
- New Roads High School - Santa Monica, California
- Graduated - B.A. in Business Economics - University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)
Career
- Lyft - CEO
Recognition
In 2014, Green and Zimmer were named in Inc. Magazine's "35 Under 35 list"