Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi on Decision-Making

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi talks with Greylock general partner Reid Hoffman about his strategy for decision-making. Like most companies, Uber has experienced many ups and downs. Getting through each phase (good or bad), depends on how the leadership team responds, says Khosrowshahi. In difficult moments, which he refers to as "war time," it's critical to prioritize speed and quick decision-making. Conversely, during "peace time", he is more team-oriented and focused on incorporating as many viewpoints as possible.
You can read a transcript of this interview here: greylock.com/g...
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:22 Skills of Leadership
2:04 Navigating Tough Times
3:56 Lead Your Team
5:57 Move Quicker
7:29 Cultural Rejuvenation
12:36 Making Focused Decisions
14:16 Changeover of Staff
18:23 Surprising Lessons
21:17 Rebuilding
24:14 Leadership in Public Seat
26:54 Different Market Cycles
29:30 Global Markets
31:19 Super Apps in the U.S.

[@mPajuhaan]

Interesting interview with دارا! The bad news is most default, and patience is the most crucial skill.

[@creeksiderockmusic]

Nothing about drivers.

[@creeksiderockmusic]

Then perform treating the drivers right!!!!!!!

[@creeksiderockmusic]

Dara sees drivers with 23000 rides and 5 star the same as a driver with 5 rides and 4.6 stars. Thats The Problem!!!!!!

[@SalamHerbs-db5nt]

No driver is worth more than $1 or $2 an hour to him. The goal is free labor.

[@creeksiderockmusic]

There is no trust between Dara and the drivers. There and nothing meantioned about the drivers pay and safety. He will sugar coat everything which its all BS!!!

[@zdrowieoli5744]

Sure, they just wait for autonomous driving project to be finished

[@DarkModeDigest]

Was that Dylan Field (CEO of Figma) asking the question at the end there?

[@jayantdrummer]

Such practical advice. Thank you team for making this publicly available!

[@creeksiderockmusic]

I shouldn't be held to keeping a diamond status, I should be Diamond automatically with 23000 rides and 5 star. Pay more automatically!!

[@dhanairado1360]

All over the 50 state USA everybody need a ride but they’re pay very low to the driver and that’s a big problem right now

[@rodolfoyekle3881]

Tell him to stop money from driver

[@creeksiderockmusic]

This guy sees no value in the driver, drivers make his money!! You got to know the company But you did not care to know and understand the drivers!!!

[@MultiThrashed]

He’s made decisions to cut driver pay many times.

[@BigDataLogin]

Cool

[@barbarosozturk]

Phenomenal chat. Phenomenal insights!

[@oxglowinc.1614]

Awesome, Greylock interviews with Dara (impressive leader). Brilliant panelists. I will like to see more of scrappy startup founders and thier mode of operation, it speeks much to some of us.

[@May14533]

The worst person ever for the drivers....your greed will destroy your company very soon....anyone drives for the latest rates is a traitor to while driver force.

[@creeksiderockmusic]

The 23000 trips driver gets paid the same. Keeping the 23000 driver is what uber needs!! Pay them more!!

[@leeangel430]

Dara is giving Uber a bad reputation! Need a new CEO!!

[@rodolfoyekle3881]

He his ass all still money driver

[@rolandocadena8264]

Don't bite ur. Tongue.

[@user-te5xt9kt7d]

Dara is a clown. Shame on him

[@mrd3eds]

Scam

[@user-fh2ju1te8w]

Per hrs 15 riyal in Qatar ,will driver survived working 10 hrs a day , number 1 stupid guy this ceo , he ruined so many family and making blood money for him