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Bloomberg Tech

Jobs, AI, and Tech Earnings | Bloomberg Tech 8/07/2026

2026-08-07 · 3 company · 12 thematic
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khozem shipchandler

CEO of Twilio, cloud communications platform, discusses AI tailwinds and financial discipline.

david risher

Chief executive of Lyft, driving global expansion, hybrid human-AV network strategy, and product innovation in ride-hailing.

jason robins

Leads sports betting and daily fantasy sports platform DraftKings, navigating competition, regulation, and seasonal sports cycles.

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