Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi dropped by the Acquired studio for an Eats delivery, so we broke out the cameras and asked him to hang out for a wide-ranging conversation. :) We talk about his 20 years working with Barry Diller, starting his career at Allen & Company, how the Uber CEO search process ACTUALLY went down… and oh yeah, the massive transformation that’s happened at Uber over the past few years. When Dara took over the company it was bleeding huge sums of cash, losing share to competitors and embroiled in one of the biggest corporate controversies in recent memory. Fast forward to today and it’s turned cashflow positive while also having tripled revenue to over $30B (on $120B in GMV) and solidified its rideshare dominance in the US. And in perhaps the biggest change, it’s done it all while staying out of the headlines. Tune in!LinksBen & David on My First MillionSponsors:WorkOS: https://bit.ly/workos25Huntress: https://bit.ly/acqhuntressStatsig: https://bit.ly/acquiredstatsig24More Acquired!:Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodesJoin the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Merch Store!© Copyright 2015-2025 ACQ, LLCNote: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

Ronen Bergman, a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, discusses the dramatic assassination of Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader responsible for orchestrating the October 7 attacks. He explains how this pivotal moment may shift the dynamics of the ongoing conflict and what the immediate repercussions could be for Israel and Hamas. Additionally, Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, reveals insights into the future of autonomous vehicles, detailing Uber's collaborations with Waymo and the evolving landscape of self-driving technology in transportation.

Dara Khosrowshahi is the CEO of Uber, where he has managed the company’s business in more than 70 countries around the world since 2017. Dara was previously CEO of Expedia, which he grew into one of the world’s largest online travel companies. Dara was promoted to Expedia CEO after serving as the Chief Financial Officer of IAC Travel. Before joining IAC, Dara served as Vice President of Allen & Company and spent a number of years as an analyst. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Expedia and Catalyst.org and was previously on the board of the New York Times Company. In Today's Episode with Dara Khosrowshahi We Discuss: 1. From the Iranian Revolution to One of the Most Powerful CEOs: What is Dara running from? What is he running towards? How did seeing his family lose everything impact his mindset to life and business? What are 1-2 of Dara's biggest lessons from working with the legendary Barry Diller? How did Daniel Ek @ Spotify convince Dara to take the CEO role at Uber? 2. Dara Khosrowshahi: The Foundations of Great Leadership: What does high performance in business mean to Dara? Does Dara agree, "the best CEOs are the best resource allocators"? Does Dara believe he is a better peacetime or wartime CEO? Which is he at Uber? What decision-making framework does Dara use to make really hard decisions? How does Dara does what to focus on and what to prioritise? 3. Investments and Acquisitions: The Scorecard: Why did Dara decide to make the Kareem acquisition? Has it been successful? What was the thinking behind the Postmates acquisition? What does Dara believe is the single best acquisitions he has made at Uber? What has been the worst acquisition he has made at Uber? Why does Dara believe that Uber entering scooters was a mistake? 4. The Future: Food Delivery, Parenting, Marriage: What does Dara say to those who suggest Uber Eats has lost the war to Doordash? What does Dara believe is the secret to a happy marriage? How does Dara define great parenting? What does Dara do to be the best father he can be? What would Dara like to improve or change about himself? Why?

Eric Schmidt, Angela Ahrendts, and Dara Khosrowshahi — three legendary culture-setters — sit down with host Bob Safian to discuss how they’ve built and rebuilt great cultures at Apple, Uber, Google and more. Recorded live at the Masters of Scale Summit in San Francisco, the conversation delivers surprising stories, and counterintuitive lessons on authenticity, making mistakes, and how to build a unique culture that’s right for your business.Read a transcript of this episode: https://mastersofscale.com/Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dara Khosrowshahi, Bill Gurley, Brad Gerstner, & Jason Calacanis discuss Uber's growth, future plans, and finding the right CEO. They talk about Uber's early magic, Dara's initial reservations about joining, industry dynamics, the use of secondaries, and the importance of diversifying engineering talent for global growth.

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi talks with Greylock general partner Reid Hoffman about his strategy for decision-making. Like most companies, Uber has experienced many ups and downs. Getting through each phase (good or bad), depends on how the leadership team responds, says Khosrowshahi. In difficult moments, which he refers to as "war time," it's critical to prioritize speed and quick decision-making. Conversely, during "peace time", he is more team-oriented and focused on incorporating as many viewpoints as possible. You can watch the video of this interview on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/Dn46NeZrRt0 You can read a transcript of this interview here: https://greylock.com/greymatter/uber-dara-khosrowshahi-navigation-systems/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dara Khosrowshahi, the CEO of Uber and a leader in transforming the company to profitability since 2017, shares insights into autonomous vehicles and consumer behavior shifts. He discusses overcoming challenges in AV strategy, emphasizing the societal importance of safety and user preferences. Dara also reflects on Uber's cultural reset, evolving company values, and the significance of operational efficiency. He highlights innovative adaptations in global markets and the vital role of transparent leadership in fostering trust and driving performance.

Orlando Bravo is a Founder and Managing Partner of Thoma Bravo. He led Thoma Bravo’s early entry into software buyouts and built the firm into one of the top private equity firms in the world.  Tobi Lütke is the CEO and Co-Founder of Shopify, the powerhouse company allowing anyone to start and grow their e-commerce business. Dara Khosrowshahi is the CEO of Uber, where he has managed the company’s business in more than 70 countries around the world since 2017. Parker Conrad is the Founder & CEO @ Rippling, the company that lets you easily manage your employees’ payroll, benefits, expenses, devices, apps & more—in one place. Jamie Siminoff is the Founder and Chief Inventor @ Ring, with Ring Jamie, created the world’s first Wi-Fi video doorbell while working in his garage in 2011. The company sold to Amazon for $1BN. Martín Escobari is Co-President, Managing Director and Head of General Atlantic’s business in Latin America. Martín is Chairman of the firm’s Investment Committee and also serves on the Management and Portfolio Committees. Ariel Cohen is the Co-Founder and CEO @ Navan (formerly TripActions), the #1 travel management super-app used by over 8,000 companies. Tarek Mansour is the Founder and CEO @ Kalshi, the first regulated exchange where you can trade directly on the outcome of events. Brian Armstrong is the Co-Founder and CEO @ Coinbase, the easiest place to buy and sell cryptocurrency. Over the last 10 years, Brian has led Coinbase to today, a public company with over 3,500 employees and revenues of over $7.5BN in 2021. Question of the Day: What are the world's tech leaders running from?

Kara Swisher interviews Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber about the company's high prices, treatment of drivers, and safety policies. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities in the freight market and Uber's transformation and profitability. The conversation touches on the issue of driver compensation and disagreement over Saudi Arabia's presence on company boards during a murder investigation. They explore the rise and impact of Twitter and Elon Musk's allure of attention and power on the platform.

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi discusses Uber's affordability focus, autonomous vehicles, EVs, competition with Lyft/Tesla, ad business, Instacart partnership. He shares challenges taking over as CEO, plays Dungeons and Dragons, and reveals his Uber rating.