How Uber's Controversial CEO Built an Empire

The video explores the journey of Travis Kalanick, from his early ventures like Scour and Red Swoosh to founding Uber. It highlights Uber's evolution from a luxury service to a peer-to-peer ride-sharing platform, marking the rise of the gig economy. The narrative also delves into Kalanick's controversial leadership style and the challenges Uber faced, including PR missteps and internal culture issues.

What was the first company Travis Kalanick started while studying at UCLA?

Describe the circumstances that led to the creation of Uber.

What was the initial concept of Uber when it was first launched?

How did Travis Kalanick respond to the competition from Lyft?

What controversies surrounded Travis Kalanick during his time at Uber?