Uber's Kalanick Wants Benchmark Suit to Go to Arbitration

The transcript discusses Benchmark's criticism of Travis Kalanick for not hiring a CFO and the results of Eric Holder's investigation into Uber. Benchmark's letter to Uber employees highlights the report's damning nature and explains their decision to sue Travis. The report documents a toxic culture at Uber, and the board agrees with recommendations for changes, including hiring an independent chair and a COO.

What was one of the main criticisms Benchmark had against Travis Kalanick?

• Not hiring a Chief Financial Officer

• Expanding Uber too quickly

• Ignoring customer feedback

• Focusing too much on international markets

What did Benchmark's letter to Uber employees emphasize about the report?

• It was a damning report

• It was a positive outlook on Uber's future

• It was inconclusive

• It was supportive of Travis Kalanick

Why did Benchmark decide to sue Travis Kalanick?

• They believed he couldn't fix Uber's toxic culture

• He refused to step down as CEO

• He was planning to sell Uber

• He was involved in financial misconduct

What was one of the recommendations from Eric Holder's report?

• To reduce the number of employees

• To increase marketing budget

• To expand into new markets

• To hire an independent chair

What role did Benchmark suggest was necessary for Uber's improvement?

• Chief Financial Officer

• Chief Operating Officer

• Chief Technology Officer

• Chief Marketing Officer