Tariq Meyers

Tariq Meyers is a Boston-born civic leader and entrepreneur committed to expanding pathways to opportunity. A Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient, he began his career as the first equity and inclusion leader at Lyft and Coinbase, building cultures where all talent could thrive. He later co-founded Untapped, one of the largest early-talent marketplaces, helping over one million learners access high-growth careers in technology and finance. Today, Tariq is Chief Careers Officer at Podium Education, designing programs that give college students real-world experience and a direct route to meaningful work. A passionate believer in civic engagement, he serves on Mayor Wu’s SPARK Council and is a young professional board member of Friends of the Children Boston. Tariq is currently an MPA student at Harvard Kennedy School.