Big Technology Podcast

Ex-Uber Chief Business Officer Emil Michael on Autonomous Driving, Saudi Arabia, and Uber’s Culture

Dec 2, 2020

In this engaging conversation, Emil Michael, former chief business officer at Uber, reveals insider perspectives on the company's cultural upheavals and changes in leadership. He discusses Uber's struggle during the pandemic as car ownership rises, and the implications for ride-hailing services. The challenges of self-driving technology and ethical concerns surrounding autonomous vehicles are explored, alongside the emerging startup landscape created by former Uber employees. Michael emphasizes the need for collaboration in navigating the future of transportation.

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Intro

2min

Navigating Post-Pandemic Transportation

16min

Friendships and Food Delivery Evolution

4min

Leadership Evolution at Uber

7min

Navigating the Challenges of Self-Driving Technology

4min

Navigating the Ethics of Autonomous Driving

12min

Emerging Startups from Uber Alumni

12min

Uber is facing a difficult moment amid the coronavirus pandemic. The service, built on the belief that people would forsake car ownership in favor of its ride hailing service, is watching many of its customers buy cars and stay home. The new trouble for Uber comes after the company worked to right itself after years of turbulence under ex-CEO Travis Kalanick’s leadership. Emil Michael, the former Uber chief business officer and confidant to Kalanick, joins the Big Technology Podcast to discuss Uber's business prospects, its culture, its current leadership, and its controversies.