John List, Giri Devanu, Rick Lyke, Deborah Sawaf | Office Hours #303

John List John A. List is the Kenneth C. Griffin Distinguished Service Professor in Economics at the University of Chicago. List joined the UChicago faculty in 2005, and served as Chairman of the Department of Economics from 2012-2018. In addition to his university career, List served as the chief economist for taxi company Uber, and now does it for Lyft. Giri Devanur He is the founder and CEO of reAlpha, a cutting-edge technology company with a plan to empower everyone to invest in the $1.2 trillion short-term rental market. Using machine learning, advanced algorithms, and automated management, anyone can invest in short-term rentals without the hassle of owning or maintaining properties Rick Lyke He leads the Mower PR & PA Group and is responsible for quality, innovation and client service. The Mower PR & PA Group implements a full range of communications programs, including media, community & employee relations; issues management; event activation; product launches; content development; coalition building; regulatory approvals; & brand PR Deborah Sawaf Never one to take her privileged life for granted, Sawaf is also a supporter and mentor for women around the globe, involved in women’s economic and business conferences from Washington, DC to Qatar to her current home base of LA.