Chris Lambert

Chris Lambert is a prominent figure in the tech industry who served as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Lyft, a popular ride-sharing company, from September 2013 to February 2023.1 His career at Lyft spans nearly a decade, during which he played a crucial role in the company's growth and technological development.

Career Highlights

Lyft Journey: Chris joined Lyft in November 2012 as a software engineer, just months after the company's launch in May 2012.2 At that time, Lyft was a small startup with only eight engineers in a team of thirty people. Lambert describes the early days as "exciting, fun chaos" with rapid growth and constant challenges.2

Leadership Role: Lambert quickly transitioned into the CTO role, where he was responsible for empowering engineers and scientists to drive the business forward.3 As CTO, he gained valuable experience in people management, team building, and prioritizing employee well-being.2

Notable Achievements: Under Lambert's leadership, Lyft achieved several milestones:

1. Launching in 24 cities within 24 hours in 2014
2. Introducing the shared rides feature, a first in the industry
3. Expanding Lyft into a portfolio transportation company, integrating various transit methods into the app2

Background and Education

Chris Lambert is an alumnus of Northeastern University, where he earned a BS in Computer Science.4 He chose Northeastern partly due to its strong co-op program, which he found valuable for accelerating his career.2

Previous Experience

Before joining Lyft, Lambert's career included:

• Founder of a stealth startup (YC W12) from August 2011 to November 2012
• Software Engineer at Google from December 2006 to August 2011
• Software Engineering Intern at Intel from 2004 to 20061

Future Plans

After leaving Lyft in February 2023, Lambert expressed interest in taking some time off to travel with his family before pursuing his next venture. He indicated a preference for early-stage startups and showed particular interest in large language models and the AI revolution.2