About Us

BestRides is the brainchild of an elite team of innovators, marketers, and developers in the Boston area.

When colleagues described having a frightening experience with a driver while traveling, we asked ourselves if we could create a simple and effective way to help travelers minimize the risks associated with such situations, or, ideally, avoid them altogether. We wanted to harness the power of social networks to create a real-time support system that would travel with them, albeit in a virtual sense, every step of the way until they arrived safely – whether by car or by foot. We then realized that we could combine that capability with “best price for your ride” data that allows users to travel more safely at the best possible price.

We are proud to say that our mobile app accomplishes both these objectives.

The Team

Greg Czarnowski

CEO

Greg Czarnowski is an innovative entrepreneur who brings 40+ years of marketing experience and applied expertise to his role as BestRides CEO.

Russel Pergament

COO

Russel has been involved in many successful startups including TAB weekly newspapers, NY daily amNewYork, MASSterList.com, and Travelersmarketing.com. This is his first project devoted to public safety.

David Art

CSO

David Art has worked in media in a variety of capacities for the past 8 years. As BestRides Chief Strategy Officer, he is continually developing promotional concepts designed to raise awareness of the app's exceptional capabilities.

Josefina Bonilla

Director of Community Outreach

Josefina Bonilla has been a leader, speaker and advisor in Diversity & Inclusion for over 15 years. Previously, Josefina was the Founder and Publisher of Color Magazine, an all- inclusive publication that highlighted topics of interest for professionals of color. In 2017 Color Magazine was acquired by Gatehouse Media, one of the largest publishers of locally based media in the U.S. She served as Chief Diversity Officer of BridgeTower Media, an affiliate organization of Gatehouse. and President of Color Magazine. In those roles she was tasked with establishing strategic partnerships, leading business and marketing campaigns, and cultivating community relations within D&I markets.

Marc Fantasia

COO

Marc Fantasia is a creative and innovative marketing, operations and business development professional, with nearly two decades experience helping companies, non-profits and other clients grow their businesses and promote their causes. Marc has worked with businesses of all sizes around the world, ultimately improving their bottom line by crafting creative solutions to their business problems. Solutions-oriented, Marc seamlessly aligns client objectives with target deadlines and budgets. He provides strategic management to ensure all aspects cohesively support a client’s business goals.

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