the-fall-of-travis-kalanick-was-a-lot-weirder-and-darker-than-you-thought
the-fall-of-travis-kalanick-was-a-lot-weirder-and-darker-than-you-thought
4/27/2018
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This article provides an in-depth look into the fall of Travis Kalanick, the co-founder and former CEO of Uber. It delves into the events leading up to his resignation and uncovers the darker and more bizarre aspects of his leadership. The article highlights some of the questionable business practices and toxic culture that prevailed under his leadership, including allegations of sexual harassment and a disdain for regulations. It also explores the internal power struggles within Uber's board of directors and the ultimate decision to remove Kalanick from his position. Through interviews and insider accounts, the article paints a complex and revealing picture of the downfall of one of Silicon Valley's most controversial figures.
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uber ꞏ travis kalanick ꞏ corporate scandals ꞏ silicon valley ꞏ start-ups ꞏ technology industry ꞏ leadership ꞏ management ꞏ downfall ꞏ resignation ꞏ scandalous behavior ꞏ workplace culture ꞏ company culture ꞏ corporate governance ꞏ power dynamics ꞏ ethics ꞏ legal issues ꞏ ride-hailing ꞏ disruptors ꞏ entrepreneurship ꞏ venture capital ꞏ business news ꞏ executive misconduct ꞏ workplace harassment ꞏ toxic work environment ꞏ board of directors ꞏ executive leadership ꞏ corporate executives ꞏ power struggles ꞏ corporate accountability ꞏ business failures ꞏ tech unicorns ꞏ company valuation