Meet The Team

  • Dave Barmore - Co-Founder

    Dave has spent over a decade immersed in the legislative process at all levels, working with Uber, on Capitol Hill, and in top lobbying firms. As one of Uber’s first public policy hires, he led lobbying in 30+ states, securing 15 state bills and local ordinances for ride-sharing. He leverages his experience in government and the private sector to help companies craft smart regulations for emerging business models, backed by holistic community and grassroots engagement campaigns.

  • Spencer Hawes - Co-Founder

    Spencer has spent over a decade helping companies navigate regulatory and policy challenges as they scale. Before founding Runway in 2020, he held roles in finance and tech, including as a senior regulatory lawyer at Uber, working on global policy, autonomous vehicles, and the gig economy. Now based in Amsterdam, he advises companies on government-related issues, crafting strategies, regulatory frameworks, and public policy campaigns to accelerate growth across geographies.

  • Joanne Marques - Senior Advisor

    Joanne has 20+ years of experience in government relations and public policy across global, regional, and country-specific roles. She has led cross-border strategies, resolved regulatory challenges, and built private-public partnerships. With deep expertise in market entry and scaling businesses in complex environments, she advises clients on navigating policy and regulatory landscapes. Her international experience across government, global organizations, and the private sector enables her to craft actionable strategies that address diverse policy challenges with cultural and political insight.

  • Matt Powers - Strategy & Planning Director

    Description goes hereMatt has built and executed operational strategies across sectors. He started at Goldman Sachs, working with top clients and developing trading infrastructure. As one of Uber’s earliest employees, he led operations, strategy, and public affairs in New York. At WeWork, he scaled the Labs program and led global business operations. Now at Harness Wealth, he sits on the executive team, driving growth for the firm’s tax business in the fast-growing financial technology space.