PASSPORT LABS, INC.
CHARLOTTE, NC

Passport Labs, Inc., originally known as PassportParking, Inc., is a pioneering fintech company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded by Bob Youakim in March 2016 and incorporated in Florida with the filing number F16000001150, Passport operates an innovative mobile-first platform utilized by over 450 cities, universities, and private operators worldwide, including significant urban areas such as Chicago, Toronto, London, and Miami. The company’s comprehensive product suite encompasses parking, transit and tolling payments, parking enforcement, and permit management solutions, designed to optimize operational efficiency in both public and private sectors while enhancing customer service and facilitating data-driven decision-making. Recognized consistently for its rapid growth and as one of the best workplaces in Charlotte, Passport is devoted to a culture that prioritizes putting 'People First.' Through this guiding principle, it has grown into an industry leader. Bob Youakim, the co-founder and a former investment banking VP, infuses his experience and tenacity to drive the company forward, regularly contributing insights on parking, transit, and venture capital at various speaking engagements. The leadership also includes key members such as Khristian, who has developed Passport's powerful business development team; Brad, overseeing technology initiatives with over a decade of expertise in scalable enterprise applications; Jason, leading product, marketing, and design efforts with extensive experience in mobile and advanced analytics; and Kate, focusing on HR strategies to foster successful collaboration amidst dynamic business environments. Passport Labs’ commitment to innovation is evident in its solutions that continuously redefine the modern transit and parking experiences. Bob Youakim guides the organization towards sustained growth while leveraging his background from esteemed institutions like Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management. Meanwhile, individuals like Hunter provide critical financial oversight, essential for supporting Passport's rapid evolution. With an ingrained practice of nurturing talent both within and outside the firm, Passport Labs exemplifies a progressive approach to city management technology.