Advice Line with John Zimmer of Lyft
How I Built This with Guy Raz
- Published
- October 23, 2025
- Duration
- 50:42
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- Last updated
- Jun 24, 2026
Discusses Lyft co-founder John Zimmer joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage …
Summary
Lyft co-founder John Zimmer joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, John talks about his recent decision to step away from the company he founded in 2012.First, Alan from England asks about the best strategy for expanding his patented shower innovation to the U.S. Then, Teri from California looks for advice …
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Lyft co-founder John Zimmer joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, John talks about his recent decision to step away from the company he founded in 2012.First, Alan from England asks about the best strategy for expanding his patented shower innovation to the U.S. Then, Teri from California looks for advice on raising money because her weighted “rucking” vest for women keeps selling out. And finally, Kobi from New York wants to know how to prioriti