Jason Prado

Jason Prado is a technology professional who currently serves as the Head of Product and Director of Platform at The Drivers Cooperative, a driver-owned ride-sharing platform based in New York.13 He is a co-founder of this innovative alternative to traditional ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft.3

Background and Education

Jason holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Stanford University, where he graduated in 2008.2 During his time at Stanford, he was actively involved in computer science education, serving as a section leader for CS106/CS107 courses for nearly every quarter, starting from his freshman year.2

Professional Experience

Before joining The Drivers Cooperative, Jason worked in various prestigious organizations:

1. Software Engineer/Manager at Facebook
2. Data Engineering Consultant for Bernie Sanders' 2020 presidential campaign
3. Investment Committee member at start.coop5

Current Role and Mission

At The Drivers Cooperative, Jason is working to bridge the gap between labor and capital in the gig economy.1 The platform aims to provide a worker-owned alternative to traditional ride-sharing services, giving drivers more control and better working conditions. Under Jason's leadership, the Cooperative has grown to include over 3,500 drivers and 30,000 users.1

Expertise and Interests

Jason's expertise lies in:

• Product development
• Data engineering
• Platform economics
• Worker ownership models

He is passionate about creating more equitable systems in the platform-dominated gig and creator economies.1 Jason's transition from big tech companies to The Drivers Cooperative reflects his commitment to aligning worker interests with those of the platform.1

Jason is actively involved in growing The Drivers Cooperative, including hiring for key positions such as data engineers.4 He also participates in discussions and interviews about worker ownership and the future of the gig economy.6