Session
Mobility
The Future of Mobility: Lessons and Failures from the Uber Journey
Ryan Graves, the first employee of Uber who also served as its CEO and SVP of Global Operations, will take the stage to share his experiences leading the global mobility revolution. Drawing from his journey at Uber, he will explore how the future of mobility is set to evolve. Graves will discuss the challenges and failures he faced, offering valuable insights into the strategies and leadership principles necessary for driving innovation and achieving success.
Available passes
- Executive
- Business/Startup
- Rising Star
- City
Language：English
Speakers
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Ryan Graves
Saltwater
Ryan Graves
Founder & CEO, Saltwater
Ryan Graves is the Founder & CEO of Saltwater, his family office, incubation, and investment firm. The Saltwater portfolio holds Restless Energy, owner of @Art on instagram, GPX, a logistics & supply chain SaaS business, Mayven Studios, a world class software design and development firm, along with a growing venture portfolio. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of charity:water, Pachama Inc. Formerly, he served as Board Director and SVP Global Operations for Uber Technologies Inc. from founding to IPO. Graves was the first employee, first CEO, and a member of Uber’s founding team. Ryan's career has been a mix of business and technology roles ranging from startups such as Uber and foursquare to corporations such as General Electric and CNA Insurance. Graves currently resides on Kauai with his wife and 4 sons, and holds a BA in Economics from Miami University (OH).
