Uber Board Said Considering Limit on Ex-CEO's Power

Uber Board Said Considering Limit on Ex-CEO's Power

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The video discusses Uber's current challenges, including board appointments, governance reforms, and a significant investment deal with SoftBank. It highlights potential legal challenges from Benchmark and outlines governance changes aimed at limiting Travis Kalanick's influence. The video also covers Uber's ongoing legal issues, including federal probes and regulatory challenges in London, where CEO Dara Khosrowshahi is negotiating to maintain operations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main reasons for the governance reforms at Uber?

To eliminate the board entirely

To reduce the number of board members

To give SoftBank a board seat as part of a deal

To increase the number of board seats for Travis Kalanick

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the approximate valuation of Uber in the deal with SoftBank?

$69 billion

$45 billion

$100 billion

$10 billion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the governance changes aimed at limiting Travis Kalanick's role?

Banning him from attending board meetings

Requiring 2/3 of shareholders and board support for his return as CEO

Reducing his voting rights to zero

Requiring unanimous board approval for his return as CEO

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which software is mentioned as being part of a federal probe against Uber?

Redball

Blueball

Greyball

Greenball

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the challenges Uber is facing in London?

Negotiating with the mayor to stay operational

Expanding their headquarters

Hiring a new CEO

Launching a new product line