Lead Edge's Green Not in a Rush for Uber to Go Public

Lead Edge's Green Not in a Rush for Uber to Go Public

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The video discusses Travis Kalanick's potential involvement in Uber's future under new CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. It touches on the strained relations between Kalanick and early investors like Benchmark, and how other investors, such as Lead Edge, view the situation. The conversation also covers Uber's IPO timeline, with references to Alibaba's long private phase, indicating no rush for Uber to go public, despite a suggested timeline of 18 to 36 months.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speculated role of Travis Kalanick in Uber's future?

He will be the new CEO.

He will sell all his shares.

He will be involved in some capacity.

He will have no involvement.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the nature of the relationship between Kalanick and Benchmark?

They were co-founders.

They never interacted.

Their relationship turned sour.

They had a strong partnership.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Lead Edge's investment timing compare to Benchmark's?

Lead Edge never invested.

Lead Edge invested at the same time.

Lead Edge invested much later.

Lead Edge invested earlier.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected timeline for Uber's IPO according to Dara?

18 to 36 months

3 to 5 years

6 to 12 months

No timeline given

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Uber's IPO timeline compare to Alibaba's history?

Uber is going public much faster.

Alibaba went public immediately.

Uber is taking longer than Alibaba.

Both companies have similar timelines.