Press
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McLean-based software company Empower looks to challenge Uber, Lyft
McLean-based software company Empower looks to challenge Uber, Lyft UMD students are saving money and supporting drivers by booking rides through Empower, where drivers get 100% of the fare. Read more here.
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Empower: The Disruptive Power of a Simple Idea
Roger Lanctot, Director of Automotive Connected Mobility at TechInsights, discusses how Empower is disrupting the rideshare industry in his most recent post, “Empower: The Disruptive Power of a Simple Idea.”
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FFX Now: McLean startup seeks to challenge Uber and Lyft by putting drivers in control
In this article FFX Now reports on how drivers using Empower have provided over 2.5 million rides to over 150,000 riders in the DC area.
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Go Solo: Transforming Rideshare – Empower
Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Josh Sear, Founder and CEO of Empower, located in McLean, VA, USA. Link to article
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Tech Announcer: Startup Savants Podcast With Joshua Sear of Empower
Tech Announcer discusses Empower CEO’s recent podcast in this article. Read more here: Link to article
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Bloomberg: Uber and Lyft Drivers’ Complaints Are a Startup Opportunity
Check out Bloomberg’s recent article about how Empower and other ride booking platforms are taking on companies like Uber with the promise of treating drivers better. Link to article
