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Travis Kalanick's Bullying Origin
- Travis Kalanick was bullied in middle school but refused to be pushed around again.
- This experience instilled a fighter's spirit that shaped his personality and leadership style.
Uber's Peer-to-Peer Revolution
- Travis transformed Uber from a premium limo service into a peer-to-peer ride-sharing platform.
- Allowing drivers to be independent actors helped Uber scale rapidly without buying cars or employing drivers directly.
Local Teams Drive Global Growth
- Uber rebranded early on to avoid taxi regulations, becoming a transportation network company.
- Travis empowered local teams to adapt to different cities' cultures and regulations for rapid expansion.