Lyft became one of the biggest ride-hailing apps in the US over the last 13 years. Now, it's set up for its next stage of growth. The service, which relies on about 1 million gig-worker drivers, is breaking into new areas, including launching this year a service for older riders called Lyft Silver. Like rival Uber, Lyft is also experimenting with self-driving cars, a development that CEO David Risher said could be "transformational."
For a business that sells a lot of lumber, paint, and other building supplies, Home Depot is increasingly focused on tech. In addition to being the largest home improvement chain in the world, the orange-aproned retailer relies on a large and growing tech workforce to power its effort to put more digital tools in the hands of employees and its DIY and pro customers.