The Power of Connection with Zach Greenberger, Chief Business Officer of Lyft – Masters of MAX ep. #25

Featuring Zach Greenberger, Chief Business Officer and Head of Partner Experience at Lyft

In this episode of Masters of MAX, host Tom Butta welcomes Zach Greenberger, the Chief Business Officer and Head of Partner Experience at Lyft. Zach provides insights into Lyft’s strategies aimed at enhancing customer experiences and building lasting trust with both drivers and riders.

Throughout their conversation, Tom and Zach discuss Lyft’s focus on creating value and connectivity for both riders and drivers, such as innovative features like Women+ Connect, which increases drivers’ chances of matching with more women and nonbinary riders, as well as scheduled rides with Lyft’s on-time pickup promise. These initiatives not only cater to customers’ needs but also deepen their emotional connection with the brand. Lyft’s large install base and understanding of first-party data also allows for highly contextual advertising that enhances rider experiences without being interruptive. 

Lyft’s mission, and core to its DNA, is helping connect people to experiences outside of their homes so they can live their best lives, explained Zach. The loneliness epidemic  is real. People that are cooped up in their homes tend to have more stress, more anxiety and lack close relationships that they otherwise can and should have. Strategic partnerships with brands is one way Lyft helps encourage people to get out and about. They think through these opportunities carefully, including how they’ll work in the app,  keeping a very keen eye toward reducing customer friction and providing personal value. 

Zach also offers valuable advice for businesses looking to master mobile app experiences, emphasizing the importance of frictionless, user-centric design and a clear North Star that everyone gets behind. Listen to the full episode now, to hear about Lyft’s strategies for streamlined customer experiences including the use of Live Activities for sustained real-time engagement without the distraction of multiple notifications.

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