Uber’s Profit, Power and Problems with CEO Dara K

Kara Swisher and Nayeema Raza introduce their interview with Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, recorded live at the Lesbians Who Tech conference. They discuss the conference itself, Khosrowshahi's advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights stemming from his daughter's coming out, and his efforts to clean up Uber's image and achieve profitability after the tenure of Travis Kalanick. The conversation covers Uber's financial performance, its advertising strategies, challenges in the freight business, competition with DoorDash in the food delivery market, and the complexities of the ride-hailing business model, including pricing, driver compensation, and safety concerns. Khosrowshahi defends Uber's take rate and discusses the company's approach to autonomous vehicles, AI, and its operations in the Middle East, addressing the balance between corporate responsibility and political neutrality. The hosts also critique Khosrowshahi's diplomatic stance towards his predecessor and discuss the broader implications of capitalism on labor practices within the gig economy.