Lyft

Lyft is an app-based ride-sharing service. Founded in 2012, the company has quickly grown to become a major player in the transportation industry. David Risher serves as CEO. Competitors include Uber and traditional taxi services.

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The Big Read

Longevity Treatments for a 91-Year-Old? A Bold Bet in Silicon Valley’s Immortality Race

By Amy Dockser Marcus · Feb 20, 2026 9:39am PST
In Silicon Valley, some quests for the fountain of youth have most definitely won the backing of tech’s leading names. Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, personally invested $180 million to launch Retro Biosciences, which is working on ways to rejuvenate aging cells. CoinBase’s Brian Armstrong co-founded NewLimit, which has raised over $200 million for a... In Silicon Valley, some quests for the fountain of youth have most definitely won the backing of...
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Hungryroot Posts 55% Revenue Growth, Eyes Potential 2026 IPO

By Ann Gehan · Feb 19, 2026 6:00am PST
With software and other sectors melting down at the merest hint of AI disruption, businesses that sell food and other consumer goods are finally getting some love. That’s good news for venture-backed companies like Hungryroot, which could benefit from investors’ desires to AI-proof their portfolios. Hungryroot, which offers an app for ordering... With software and other sectors melting down at the merest hint of AI disruption, businesses that...
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Meet 16 Data Center Executives Leading the AI Buildout

By Anissa Gardizy · Feb 18, 2026 6:00am PST
The battle for AI talent is no longer just about landing the best AI researcher. People with experience developing giant AI data centers suddenly are among the most sought-after professionals in tech right now. While an array of big tech firms and other developers is committing billions to data centers for AI, few people have designed and built... The battle for AI talent is no longer just about landing the best AI researcher. People with...
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The Briefing

What to Expect from Spotify, Lyft and Pinterest Earnings This Week

By Martin Peers · Feb 8, 2026 3:00pm PST
After the crush of tech news last week, including a big AI-fueled stock sell-off, things might calm down a bit in the next few days. With any luck, we’ll have time to debate which of the tech companies’ Super Bowl ads running Sunday night were the best and which were the worst. My vote for best is the Amazon Alexa spot, by the way, although the... After the crush of tech news last week, including a big AI-fueled stock sell-off, things might...