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How Deal Making Turned Uber into the Fastest Growing Company in the World with Emil Michael
Jul 1, 2024
Former right-hand man of Travis Kalanick, Emil Michael, shares insights on raising over $20b for Uber. Topics include deal making strategies, hiring tactics, finding mentors, boundless ambition, and more.
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- Emil Michael's fundraising strategy involved letting the market set the valuation and choosing the second-best offer for deal closure.
- Recognizing game-changing opportunities like joining Uber showcased Emil Michael's ability to turn mistakes into wins.
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Transparency in Fundraising Approach
Emil Michael's transparency in his fundraising approach is highlighted, emphasizing his strategy of letting the market determine the valuation. He shares his method of seeking multiple bids from investors and choosing the second-best offer to ensure deal closure.
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