How Barry Diller Helped Dara Khosrowshahi Become Uber CEO

The transcript details a professional journey, starting with working for Barry Diller during a Wall Street battle, leading to a role at Expedia where the speaker became CEO. Despite having significant stock options, the speaker was approached to become Uber's CEO, a role they eventually accepted. Barry Diller's support was crucial during this transition. The speaker emphasizes the importance of performance-based compensation aligned with shareholder value.

Who was Barry Diller competing against in the Wall Street battle mentioned in the transcript?

• Jeff Bezos

• Sumner Redstone

• Elon Musk

• Warren Buffett

What was the narrator's role when they first started working for Barry Diller?

• Financial advisor

• CEO

• Deal person

• Marketing manager

Why did the founder of Expedia decide to step down from the CEO position?

• They retired

• They wanted to start a new company

• They were offered a better position elsewhere

• They were not interested in managing a mature company

What was the narrator's initial reaction to the offer to become Uber's CEO?

• They were excited and accepted right away

• They immediately accepted

• They declined at first

• They were unsure and needed time to think

What is the narrator's view on CEO compensation?

• It should be based on company size

• It should be based on industry standards

• It should be aligned with shareholder performance

• It should be a fixed salary