Tech Innovation and Society
Joseph Kopser President, Grayline. Cofounder of RideScout
Joseph Kopser is the President of Grayline. At Grayline, Joseph works to bring together experts, data, and solutions to help companies and public institutions manage disruptive change. Before joining Grayline, he was the Global President of moovel Group GmbH, a subsidiary of Daimler AG, the maker of Mercedes-Benz.
Prior to his role at moovel, Kopser co-founded and served as CEO of RideScout, a Texas-based technology company that enabled seamless multimodal experiences and connected transit commerce to app users worldwide. In 2015, RideScout acquired GlobeSherpa, a market leader in mobile ticketing for public transit.
Prior to leading RideScout, Joseph served in the U.S. Army for 20 years earning the Combat Action Badge, Army Ranger Tab and Bronze Star. Joseph is a graduate of West Point with a BS in Aerospace Engineering and also received a Masters from the Harvard Kennedy School in 2002. In 2013, Joseph was recognized as a White House Champion of Change for his efforts in Energy and Transportation. In his free time, he works closely with The Bunker Austin, an organization dedicated to supporting veteran entrepreneurs. In addition, he volunteers as Chairman of NSTXL working to improve U.S. Energy Security policy. He lives in Austin with his wife and three daughters.
