A 'warrior's warrior': Why insiders say the first-time CFO running Lyft's $20 billion IPO is the per

Brian Roberts, who joined Lyft as chief financial officer in 2014, had no experience as a CFO. Instead, the 50-year-old brought a wealth of tech, retail, and financial knowledge acquired at Microsoft, Walmart, and two banks. He's playing a lead role in the company's IPO, helping convince prospective investors understand Lyft's financials and growth potential. Former colleagues describe Roberts as a "warrior's warrior" who can see problems before they arise and making him the perfect person...