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Nov 16, 2024
Emil Michael, former Chief Business Officer at Uber, shares behind-the-scenes stories from Uber's rapid rise and the crisis management challenges they faced, including a major backlash at JFK Airport. He discusses the political pressures on businesses like Uber and Lyft, emphasizing the delicate balance between corporate policies and public sentiment. Emil also reveals insights from strategic meetings with tech giants like Tim Cook, highlighting the complexities of negotiations and the emotional dynamics of trust and betrayal in high-stakes environments.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Crisis Management in the Ride-Sharing Era
01:42 • 10min
Navigating Political Pressures in Business
11:39 • 3min
Navigating Distractions and Deals
14:47 • 21min
Insights from Strategic Meetings with a Tech Giant
35:54 • 2min
Navigating Trust and Betrayal in Business
38:05 • 6min
Uber's Disruption and Public Perception
44:18 • 6min
Navigating Betrayal in Entrepreneurship
50:23 • 3min