Shervin Pishevar: What Really Happened in the Firing of Travis Kalanick | E1245

In this interview, Shervin Pishevar discusses his journey in venture capital, focusing on his early investments in companies like Uber, Warby Parker, and Tumblr while at Menlo Ventures. He shares the story of meeting Travis Kalanick and investing in Uber, highlighting Uber's rapid growth and Kalanick's vision. Pishevar also details the internal conflicts at Uber, particularly involving Benchmark and Bill Gurley, which led to Kalanick's removal as CEO. He touches on the subsequent legal battles, his efforts to defend Kalanick, and his views on the current state of venture capital, advocating for more transparency and democratization. The conversation also explores Pishevar's current focus on AI, quantum computing, and the concept of network states, as well as his support for Donald Trump and his vision for the future of technology and governance.