Daniel Ramot
Daniel Ramot is the Co-founder and CEO of Via, a global transportation technology company he co-founded in 2012. Under his leadership, Via has become a key player in transforming urban mobility, expanding its services to over 35 countries and providing innovative software solutions for public and private mobility systems. Ramot's vision has been instrumental in Via's growth from a startup to a company valued at US$2.8 billion as of March 2021, focusing on efficient and affordable transit solutions. Daniel Ramot co-founded Via in 2012 and has served as CEO since its inception, growing it into a global leader in ride-sharing technology. Before Via, from 2008 to 2012, he was a Director at D. E. Shaw Research, where he contributed to building supercomputers for pharmaceutical drug discovery. From 1996 to 2002, Ramot developed avionic systems for F-15s and F-16s in the Israeli Air Force. He earned a PhD in Neuroscience from Stanford University in 2007, receiving the Dan David Prize Scholarship in 2004. Under his leadership, Via has expanded to over 35 countries, providing innovative software solutions for public and private mobility systems. These achievements underscore his commitment to leveraging technology for transformative mobility solutions.
Career Milestones
- Co-founded Via in 2012 and has served as CEO since inception.
- Director at D. E. Shaw Research (2008–2012), contributing to building supercomputers for pharmaceutical drug discovery.
- Developed avionic systems for F-15s and F-16s in the Israeli Air Force (1996–2002).
- PhD in Neuroscience from Stanford University (2007), Dan David Prize Scholarship recipient (2004).
About Via
Via, founded in 2012, is a transportation technology company. They provide software and services to transform public transportation, helping cities, transit agencies, schools, universities, healthcare providers, and corporations. Their core features include on-demand transit, paratransit, and planning/scheduling software. Benefits include more efficient, equitable, and accessible transportation.