Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber and former Expedia leader, shares insights into his transformative journey at Uber. He discusses how he turned the company around from financial turmoil to a cashflow-positive powerhouse, tripling revenue to over $30B. Khosrowshahi recounts critical lessons from his career in leadership during tough economic times, including the balance of mentorship and adaptability. He also explores the successful integration of Uber's rideshare and Eats services, highlighting the strategic innovations that have kept the company competitive in a bustling market.

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, CEO of Uber and former CEO of Expedia, shares his journey from the Iranian Revolution to leading a global tech giant. He discusses Uber Eats’ strategies to compete with DoorDash, emphasizing the importance of capital allocation and decision-making frameworks. Dara reflects on the influence of his family's history on his leadership style and the value of trust in team dynamics. He also candidly addresses his missteps, including regrets over investments in scooters, proving that even powerful CEOs face tough lessons.

Join Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, Angela Ahrendts, former Burberry chief, and Uber's Dara Khosrowshahi as they delve into the secrets of building and revitalizing corporate cultures. They share compelling stories about the necessity of authentic communication and the challenges of cultural transformation. Explore how transparency fosters trust and the delicate dance between strategic growth and cultural resets. Discover insights on aligning talent with organizational culture, especially in today’s tech-driven landscape.

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, CEO of Uber, shares insights on navigating one of the world's most complex businesses. He discusses Uber's journey to profitability, the future of autonomous vehicles, and the operational challenges the company faces. Dara emphasizes the need for cultural shifts within Uber and details their global adaptations, from auto rickshaws in India to high-capacity vehicles relieving urban congestion. He reflects on leadership, the importance of constructive conflict, and how personal experiences shaped his approach to innovation.

Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber and former Expedia chief, discusses the complexities of running Uber. He shares insights on rising prices and the company’s take rate, revealing a 15% rate in the U.S. versus 29.3% globally. Dara candidly addresses driver treatment and safety initiatives, including new features to protect vulnerable riders. The conversation also touches on the challenges of maintaining profitability while adapting to a competitive landscape, especially in the wake of his predecessor's controversial leadership.

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.

Early-stage startups are a lot like pirate ships — they need a buccaneering spirit to survive. But every startup needs to shed its pirate nature at some point, and evolve into something more akin to a navy — no less heroic, but more disciplined. Dara Khosrowshahi, as Uber CEO, took on the most extreme pirate-to-navy transition in startup history. Though Uber blitzscaled to become the most valuable startup in the world, it was also notorious for its toxic culture — and Dara turned the company around. His method? Truth-telling and doing the right thing"All-Star Episodes" are part of a special series designed to center some of the most timely — and timeless — business wisdom in the Masters of Scale feed. These episodes best encapsulate the kind of transformative, unconventional insights you hear in the series." Have an idea for an All-Star Episode from our library? Let us know at hello@mastersofscale.com.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.