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Mentioned in 6 episodes

Super Pumped

Book • 2019

In 'Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber', Mike Isaac provides a detailed narrative of Uber's history, from its founding to its initial public offering.

The book explores the company's aggressive expansion strategies, toxic internal culture, and the scandals that led to Travis Kalanick's ousting as CEO. It serves as a cautionary tale about the perils of unchecked ambition and the consequences of prioritizing growth over ethics.

Mentioned by

Brian Koppelman

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Clémence Lepic

Michael Barbaro

Rebecca Slaughter

Benedetta Lucini

Mentioned in 6 episodes

Mentioned by

Adam Fishman

when discussing the book and Showtime series about Uber.

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Mentioned by

Benedetta Lucini

as containing some stories of Italy and Italian taxi drivers.

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Mentioned by

Brian Koppelman

and

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

as the source material for the Showtime series "Super Pumped".

Super Pumped (with Brian Koppelman and Joseph Gordon-Levitt)

Mentioned by

Brian Koppelman

as the basis for the Showtime series "Super Pumped."

Oscars Reactions, Apple Subscriptions, and The Team Behind Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber

Mentioned by Mike Isaac, the author of the book, as the basis for the show "Super Pumped".

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Recommended to learn more about Uber and Lyft.

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Mentioned by Dan Pfeiffer as the author of the book discussed in the podcast.

“The Do Something Democrats.”

Mentioned by

Delane Parnell

in a conversation about Travis Kalanick and Uber.

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Recommandé par

Clémence Lepic

pour son récit captivant des dérives de la culture d'entreprise d'Uber.

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Recommended to learn more about Uber and Lyft.

Uber vs Lyft | Revenge Business | 2

Recommended by

David Brown

to learn more about Uber and Lyft.

Uber vs Lyft | Race to the Bottom | 3

Recommended by

David Brown

as a resource to learn more about Uber and Lyft.

Uber vs Lyft | Kill or Be Killed | 4

Recommended to learn more about Uber and Lyft.

Uber vs Lyft | Damage Control | 5

Mentioned by

David Brown

as the author of the book, and the guest on the podcast.

Uber vs Lyft | Examining Toxic Company Culture in the Rideshare Industry | 7

Recommended at the end of the podcast as further reading on Uber and Lyft.

Uber vs Lyft | Evolve or Die | 6

Mentioned by

Michael Barbaro

in the episode introduction as the author of the book about Uber.

Why Uber Still Can’t Make a Profit

Mentioned by

Kara Swisher

and

Mike Isaac

while discussing the Silicon Valley drama surrounding the ride-sharing company.

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Mentioned by

Nilay Patel

as a book detailing Uber's history, growth, and controversies.

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Mentioned by

Nilay Patel

when discussing the impact of the new Sonos speaker on his social life.

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Mentioned by

Rebecca Slaughter

when discussing a book she recently read.

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