Business News
In Defense of Uber, Amazon and Meritocracy
Uber's highly competitive culture has come under fire, just as Amazon's did two years ago. Their critics have it wrong.
By Steve Tobak
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Thought Leaders
The One Thing about Travis Kalanick No One Wants to Admit
We sometimes admire jerks.
By Gene Marks
Business Operations & Logistics
How a Stronger HR Function Could Have Helped Uber Avoid the Sexual Harassment Scandal
Don't blame HR for Uber's problems.
By Lisa Haugh
Business News
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Says He Needs to ‘Grow Up’ After Video of Argument With a Driver Released
Well … it's about time.
By Rose Leadem
Business News
At Least Uber Gives Drivers the Chance to Be Entrepreneurs
Beleaguered Uber was considered the apotheosis of the sharing economy until recently.
Business News
3 Lessons Every CEO Can Learn From Travis Kalanick’s Emotional Meeting With Uber’s Female Engineers
One of the engineers took the CEO to task about the harmful culture of Uber and its peers.
By Nina Zipkin
Business News
Uber Stole Trade Secrets, Alphabet Subsidiary Alleges
Waymo, which took over Google's self-driving car project, says its trade secrets are now in Uber's hands.
By Tom Brant
Business News
Before You Delete Your Account, Uber Wants You to Know It’s ‘Deeply Hurting’
As the company suffers blow after blow to its reputation, users are deleting the app.
By Rose Leadem
Building a Business
Uber Employs 200 Ex-Founders and CEOs. We Asked 10 for Their Lessons Learned.
We go to the experts.
Business News
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Launches Investigation Into Sexual Harassment Claims
Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder will lead an independent investigation into claims made by former employee Susan Fowler.
By Nina Zipkin
Business News
Uber Under Fire Once Again Following Sexism and Harassment Claims
CEO Travis Kalanick has ordered an investigation in response to a blog post by a former employee.
By Nina Zipkin
Business News
Politically Charged Boycotts Explained, From Uber to Under Armour
It seems that few are immune to from the goings on in the White House.
By Nina Zipkin
Business News
What to Consider Before Your Brand Takes a Stand Politically
The costly #DeleteUber backlash shows that large majorities of Americans, and not just millennials, will harshly punish a brand they perceive as unethical.
By Khalil Grell
Business News
10 Most Pizza Delivery-Loving Cities in America
Do you love a good slice, but hate leaving the house to get it?
By Dan Bova
Business News
Tech and Trump: What the Next Four Years Might Bring
The customary rapport between Republican presidents and big business is nowhere in evidence now.
Business Operations & Logistics
What Businesses Can Learn from #DeleteUber
Is your company prepared for a brand crisis?
By Len Devanna
Online Presence
40 Reactions (and Counting) to Trump’s Travel Ban From Richard Branson to Sheryl Sandberg
The tech industry responded with shock and offers to help.
By Linda Lacina
Thought Leaders
Uber Founder Resigns From Trump Council. Read His Full Text Explanation.
Travis Kalanick said he needed to realign himself with an Uber company value: 'Be Yourself.'
By Linda Lacina
Online Presence
Is Vocally Opposing President Trump Risky Business?
Brands that oppose Trump policies on social justice grounds have, so far at least, not suffered any significant loss of customer support.
Marketing
Had One Too Many on Super Bowl Sunday? This Chip Bag Will Tell You to Call for a Ride.
The Super Bowl is just around the corner, and these companies are preparing to keep any drunk drivers off the road.
By Rose Leadem
Business News
Uber and Airbnb Are Revolutionizing Business Travel
This ain't your grandparent's business trip.
Business News
Uber Will Pay $20 Million Over Misleading Claims to Drivers
The FTC settlement is the latest in a string of enforcement actions against the ride-hailing startup.
By Tom Brant
Tech
Lyft Co-Founder Says on ‘The Daily Show’ That Future Cars Will Be ‘Rooms on Wheels’
John Zimmer shares his predictions for transportation 10 to 20 years from now with Trevor Noah.
By Rose Leadem
Business News
Uber Reveals Its Traffic Data With New Website
The transportation company explains that it is providing information to assist with future urban planning.
By Nina Zipkin
Business News
Uber’s New Patented Light-Up Sign Will Help You Find Your Ride
The light can signal to customers when their ride is arriving.
By James Cook
Building a Business
How Uber and Lyft Get Drivers on the Road on Busy Nights Like New Year’s
Because they can't assign shifts to workers, ride-hailing companies use a variety of incentives to lure out their contract workers.