Celebrating 15 Years

Leah

Solivan

CEO

Fuel Capital / TaskRabbit

San Francisco,

California

Industry

Technology

Area of Expertise

Technology

Immediately Qualified to Serve

Compensation

Previous Board Experience

Nonprofit, Private

Ms. Solivan is currently a Managing Director at Fuel Capital, where she manages three high performing funds and a portfolio spanning consumer, B2B, AI, fintech, marketplaces, digital health, food tech, and retail.

Ms. Solivan created one of the most widely recognized consumer technology brands of the decade with TaskRabbit, the pioneering on-demand marketplace company she founded in 2008. As TaskRabbit’s CEO for eight years, she scaled the company into an international business with operations in 44 cities. In 2017 she oversaw TaskRabbit’s successful sale to IKEA, strategically securing a global go-to-market partner to continue building the TaskRabbit brand internationally.

Ms. Solivan began her career as a software engineer at IBM, she earned a B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science from Sweet Briar College, where she served on the Board of Directors. Ms. Solivan has taken an active role in YPO. A member since 2014, she was awarded the Alexander Capello Award, the highest honor in membership, for her work in promoting gender equity. In 2023 she became Chair of the Regional Board, she serves on a global committee for the YPO International Board. Ms. Solivan is highly networked across 142 countries and top business leaders around the world.

In 2024, Ms. Solivan was nominated to the Board of the Walt Disney Company. She worked with Blackwells, which ran a friendly and collaborative campaign supporting Bob Iger and the Disney Board. She prepared roadshow materials and presented to proxy advisors such as ISS and Glass Lewis, as well as institutional investors such as BlackRock, Vanguard, BNY Mellon, and more.

Ms. Solivan has been a frequent speaker at events such as the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland and Tina Brown’s Women in the World Summit. Her achievements have been featured in publications including the Wall Street Journal, Wired, and Time, and Fast Company named her one of the “100 Most Creative People in Business.” She is a regular contributor to Fast Company and has appeared on MSNBC, Bloomberg, and How I Built This with Guy Raz.

Code of Conduct: Governing Data & Emerging Tech

Boards are no longer observers of emerging technology; they are stewards of how it’s governed. This panel goes beyond awareness to examine how directors can structure oversight, define accountability, and measure governance effectiveness in AI, data use, and digital innovation. Panelists will share practical strategies for building governance systems that ensure transparency, ethical decision-making, and responsible innovation at scale.

Your First Board Meeting: A Director’s Playbook

Designed for aspiring and newly appointed directors, this session offers practical guidance on how to step confidently into your first boardroom. Learn what to expect in early meetings, how to contribute with purpose, and how to quickly build credibility and trust among seasoned peers. Gain insight into board dynamics, unspoken protocols, and the critical questions new directors should be ready to ask and answer.

Tactics that Work: Case Studies in Navigating Shareholder Activism

In this tactical, director-focused session, participants will engage in case-based exercises to dissect real campaigns and pressure scenarios. From activist letters to proxy fights, explore how boards can craft strategic responses that reinforce governance integrity, protect corporate reputation, and align with long-term priorities. Walk away with actionable tactics and frameworks to strengthen board preparedness in the face of growing investor scrutiny.

Inside the Boardroom: Resilience Planning in Action

This interactive session places directors inside the boardroom during moments of disruption. Through tabletop exercises and real-world scenarios, participants will explore how boards can apply structured frameworks to assess geopolitical risk, anticipate threats, and make decisive decisions under pressure. Designed as a classroom-style session, this breakout provides practical tools to strengthen oversight and build a proactive board response strategy in an increasingly uncertain world.

Reputation & Response: How Boards Navigate Shareholder Activism

As shareholder activism intensifies, boards face mounting pressure to defend strategy, protect corporate reputation, and engage stakeholders with clarity. This panel brings together seasoned directors to explore how boards can respond effectively while maintaining credibility, board alignment, and stakeholder trust. Hear real-world insights on navigating activism in today’s high-stakes, high-visibility environment.

Navigating Global Markets: Trade, Tariffs, and Supply Chain Strategy

As global disruptions reshape business models, this panel will explore how boards can navigate the practical complexities of trade, tariffs, and supply chain shifts across regions. Panelists will share how directors are guiding companies through regulatory changes, sourcing challenges, and new market risks, while seizing opportunities for growth and operational agility.

Strengthening Oversight: Risk Management and Board Resilience

This keynote will equip directors to think globally about risk through the lens of geopolitical foresight, cross-border tensions, and long-term instability. Learn how boards can strengthen oversight and guide enterprise-wide resilience by anticipating disruption and embedding a proactive risk culture in a changing world.