The Fall of Uber's Travis Kalanick

The video discusses the fall of Travis Kalanick, former CEO of Uber, highlighting the company's image problems, internal management issues, and the internal revolt against him. Despite Uber's strong financial performance, Kalanick's questionable decisions and scandals, such as joining the Trump Advisory Council and the Susan Fowler blog post, contributed to his downfall. The video explores how these factors led to the conclusion that Kalanick was not the right CEO to lead Uber into its next phase.

What was one of the main image problems Uber faced during Travis Kalanick's leadership?

• Association with the Trump Advisory Council

• Lack of technological innovation

• High pricing strategy

• Poor customer service

What was a significant factor in the internal revolt against Travis Kalanick?

• His emphasis on cost-cutting measures

• His focus on technological advancements

• His lack of experience as a seasoned CEO

• His decision to expand into new markets

Which of the following was a poor assumption made by Travis Kalanick?

• That Uber would have a capital advantage

• That Uber's customer base was loyal

• That Uber's technology was superior

• That Uber's pricing strategy was effective

What was one of the scandals that hurt Uber's image?

• A blog post by Susan Fowler

• A failed merger with a competitor

• A data breach affecting millions

• A lawsuit over patent infringement

How did Travis Kalanick's actions impact Uber's brand favorability ratings?

• They fluctuated unpredictably

• They declined sharply

• They improved significantly

• They remained unchanged