In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen Dara Khosrowshahi CEO of Uber
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Mar 29, 2023 
Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber and a seasoned leader with a background in engineering and investment banking, shares insights on the future of transportation. He discusses Uber's evolution, including his eye-opening experience as an undercover driver. The conversation dives into the challenges of autonomous vehicles, urging transparency in leadership while navigating societal perceptions. Khosrowshahi also emphasizes the importance of teamwork and mentorship, revealing how driver experiences shape company culture as they aim for an all-electric fleet by 2030.
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Upbringing
- Dara Khosrowshahi's family fled Iran during the Islamic Revolution.
- They relocated to the US, where he later pursued engineering and finance.
Cultural Shift
- Uber's initial disruptive culture, while essential for early success, needed to evolve as the company grew.
- Khosrowshahi aimed to balance this with responsibility towards all stakeholders.
Cultural Reset
- To reset a company culture, involve employees in defining the desired norms.
- This creates shared ownership and ensures the culture aligns with the company's identity.