In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen Dara Khosrowshahi CEO of Uber
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Mar 29, 2023 
Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber and a seasoned leader with a background in engineering and investment banking, shares insights on the future of transportation. He discusses Uber's evolution, including his eye-opening experience as an undercover driver. The conversation dives into the challenges of autonomous vehicles, urging transparency in leadership while navigating societal perceptions. Khosrowshahi also emphasizes the importance of teamwork and mentorship, revealing how driver experiences shape company culture as they aim for an all-electric fleet by 2030.
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Undercover Boss
- Dara Khosrowshahi drives for Uber to understand the driver experience.
- This helps him identify areas for improvement, like information overload.
Information Overload
- Drivers face information overload with new features like upfront fares and forward dispatch.
- This requires careful product design to balance efficiency and driver safety.
Upbringing
- Dara Khosrowshahi's family fled Iran during the Islamic Revolution.
- They relocated to the US, where he later pursued engineering and finance.