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Derenik Haghverdian August 4, 2017
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Agenda Founders History/Background Business Model Culture Competition
Challenges Future
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Founders Travis Kalanick UCLA drop out Founded of Scour Inc.
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Founders Garrett Camp Canadian Businessman and investor
Founded StumbleUpon
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History/background Original idea by Garret Camp
Founded in 2009 in San Francisco, CA Formerly called: UberCab
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History/background Originally a luxury private car service
In 2012, UberX: anyone could become a driver In 2014, UberPOOL: carpooling service In 2014, UberEATS: food delivery Now operating in 633 cities worldwide
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How it works Mission Statement: “make transportation as reliable as running water, everywhere, for everyone.” Idea: Tap a button, get a ride A flexible way for drivers to earn money A quick and affordable access to transportation
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How it works Drivers Download the app/make an account
Provide direct deposit info Turn on the Uber app Pick up the user Get to the destination Rate the user Users Download the app/make an account Provide credit card info. Request an Uber Set your destination Know the fare in advance Track the location of the driver End route Rate the driver
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How it works Surge pricing Fares on per mile basis
Uber takes 20% of fare
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14 Core values Supper-pumpedness Always be hustlin’ Let builders build
Meritocracy and toe-stepping Principled confrontation Making bold bets Celebrate cities Make magic Inside out Optimistic leadership Being yourself Own don't rent Champion's mind set Obsession with the costumer
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Competition Lyft Taxi industry GRUBHUB Sidecar
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Challenges Bypassing Taxi regulations
Protests in London, Paris, Berlin, and Madrid Banned in certain regions like Northern Australia, British Colombia, Denmark, etc Sexual harassment cases Many executives resigning Kalanick resigned as CEO Lawsuit misleading drivers about their earnings
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Future Self driving car UberCHOPPER
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Thank You –Derenik Haghverdian
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