Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber
Based on the shocking true story, strap in for the meteoric rise and fall of Uber founder, Travis Kalanick. With a lift from venture capitalist Bill Gurley and board member Arianna Huffington, Kalanick takes a win-at-all-costs approach to forge the fledgling start-up into a multi-billion-dollar tech titan. But every surge comes at a price – and as his visionary drive spirals out of control, it threatens to be the downfall of it all.
Se connecter pour suivre la progression2009 → 2017
Fiabilité de la position au niveau de la série : high. Importance : 3/5.
- Type
- série
- Relation historique
- Biographie
- Exactitude
- Non évalué
- Saisons
- 1
- Épisodes
- 7
- Couverture des épisodes
- 0/7
- Liens historiques
- 3
Saisons et épisodes
Season 1
The story of Uber, one of Silicon Valley’s most successful and most destructive unicorns. Pivoting on Travis Kalanick, Uber’s hard-charging CEO who ultimately was ousted in a boardroom coup, the season depicts the roller-coaster ride of the upstart transportation company, embodying the highs and lows of Silicon Valley.
Grow or Die
UberCab CEO Travis Kalanick sets his sights on landing an important partner for his fledgling company: VC powerhouse Bill Gurley. But Gurley’s money might not be enough as UberCab employees take to the San Francisco streets to recruit & conquer and the support of his loved ones can’t stop the stressed leader from cracking.
56 min · Ouvrir la fiche de l’épisode →
X to the X
Uber engineers develop new technology to help skirt their legal problems while working towards slaying the biggest giant yet: New York and the taxi commissions. Travis rewards the Uber team for their hard work with a blowout in Las Vegas, courting the unwanted attention of the press. Friction develops between Travis and Angie.
50 min · Ouvrir la fiche de l’épisode →
War
Gurley sends a reluctant Travis and Emil on a roadshow to raise money, but Travis has other ideas for this raise round. With Lyft gaining momentum in the ride-sharing space, Travis wages war and won’t back down. Gurley gives an enlightening interview.
62 min · Ouvrir la fiche de l’épisode →
Boober
Pour calmer les chauffeurs Uber, Gurley veut instaurer des pourboires, mais Travis refuse. L'App Store tarde à valider la mise à jour de l'application. Et si Apple avait percé le secret du système d'espionnage des utilisateurs ? Lors d'une soirée, Travis croise la route d'Arianna Huffington.
66 min · Ouvrir la fiche de l’épisode →
The Charm Offensive
Travis finds himself on trial at Apple HQ, fighting for Uber’s very existence. In defense, he explains the Uber team’s strategy to conquer fraudsters in China and deal with their bad press problem. Arianna and Bill disagree on how best to steer Travis in the right direction. Emil has an illuminating conversation.
61 min · Ouvrir la fiche de l’épisode →
Delete Uber
A new development throws a wrench in Travis’s confidence, leaving him and the rest of the team scrambling for solutions. When his other allies turn their backs, Travis leans on Emil to restore his faith. The Uber team hires someone big to rein in their toxic culture problem.
58 min · Ouvrir la fiche de l’épisode →
Same Last Name
Gurley and his backers present Travis with an ultimatum that will change the course of the company forever. Travis searches the city for supporters to rally in his defense. The two men go head-to-head in a final, last-ditch battle for Uber. Season finale.
59 min · Ouvrir la fiche de l’épisode →
