Leah Busque is an entrepreneur and investor recognized for founding TaskRabbit, a pioneering platform in the on-demand service economy. After founding TaskRabbit in 2008, Leah Busque established a pioneering platform in the on-demand service economy, securing over $50 million in venture funding and expanding its operations internationally. Prior to this entrepreneurial success, Busque honed her technical expertise as a Software Engineer at IBM, where she contributed to significant products including Lotus Notes and Domino. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Sweet Briar College in 2001, where she also served on the Board of Directors, showcasing early leadership.

Busque served as CEO of TaskRabbit for eight impactful years, during which she was instrumental in developing the concept of ‘service networking’ and fostering the collaborative consumption space, making TaskRabbit a prominent on-demand service marketplace worldwide. In 2016, she transitioned to the role of Executive Chairwoman, culminating in TaskRabbit’s acquisition by Ikea in 2017. Her significant contributions to business and innovation earned her recognition as one of Fast Company’s ‘100 Most Creative People in Business,’ and she was inaugurated into the prestigious Forum of Young Global Leaders in 2014. Her insights and work have been featured in leading publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Wired, and Time.

Busque also extends her leadership to the education sector, serving on the Board of Directors for Galvanize, an Ed Tech startup. A strong advocate for diversity in business culture, she frequently shares her expertise as a speaker on critical topics such as the future of work, women in technology, and entrepreneurship. Her thought leadership is regularly sought after at prominent global forums, including the World Economic Forum and the University of Oxford, further solidifying her influence in the technology and business communities.