YouTube04 Dec 2018
41m

Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO, Uber

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Stanford Graduate School of Business

This is an interview with Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, who discusses his early life, career, and leadership philosophy. He recounts his family's emigration from Iran, his early career at Allen & Company where he met his mentor Barry Diller, and his tenure as CEO of Expedia. Khosrowshahi shares lessons learned from his experiences, including the importance of betting on people, embracing low margins, and adapting to technological changes. He also discusses his decision to join Uber, the challenges he faced in transforming the company's culture, and his vision for Uber's future as a comprehensive mobility platform. He emphasizes customer obsession, diversity, and long-term thinking as key elements for success.

Outlines

Part 1: Early Life and Career Beginnings

Part 2: Joining and Transforming Uber

Part 3: Uber's Vision and Future

Part 4: Personal Reflections

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