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Cruise

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Self-driving cars.

Winter 2014Founded 20133000 peopleSan Francisco, CA, USA
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Cruise is building the world’s most advanced, all-electric, self-driving car technology to safely connect people with the places, things, and experiences they care about. Self-driving cars will help save lives, reimagine cities, redefine time in transit, and restore freedom of movement for individuals who live in dense urban settings. Acquired by GM in 2016.

Founders · 2

Kyle Vogt
Kyle VogtFounder/CEO
AmazonMIT

Kyle started Cruise in 2013, eventually selling it to GM for $1 billion. He stayed on and led Cruise to a $30 billion valuation, over $7 billion in investment, and 250,000 fully driverless rides delivered. Kyle also co-founded Twitch (acquired by Amazon), Socialcam (acquired by Autodesk), and Justin.tv. Kyle studied computer science and electrical engineering at MIT.

Daniel Kan
Daniel KanFounder/COO

Built Exec (W12), Cruise (W14), now Fifth Door (F25)

IndustrialsAutomotiveAutonomous DeliveryMachine LearningClimateAISelf-Driving Vehicles

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