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20VC: Uber CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi on Why Uber Eats is Not Losing the Fight to Doordash | Uber's M&A Strategy; A Scorecard Analysis from Careem to Postmates & Skip | Why Uber's Investment in Scooters was a Mistake | Secret to Marriage, Parenting & High Per

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

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Strategic Capital Allocation at Uber

This chapter explores the intricate dynamics of capital allocation within Uber, balancing short-term investments with long-term growth strategies. It highlights the company's evolution from ridesharing to expanding services like Uber Eats and Uber Freight, while reflecting on lessons learned from both successful acquisitions and missteps. The discussion further touches on the complexities of decision-making in a public company, emphasizing the importance of a 'mistake budget' and the differing impacts of strategic choices.

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