Dara Khosrowshahi
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And I do think as I step back and I think about what am I going to be proud of at the company, and there's a lot to be proud of in terms of turning around the business and like the team that we built and the service that we built, I think there's a sense which is like tech is out of touch with the real world. And it's a lot like tech is, you know, you're building for the virtual world and
And Uber is unique in that it's a technology company that's built for the real world. And the impact that we have, especially as it relates to earners, it's real people. And so what I would be most proud of, one is there's a practical reality, which is if we build a company that has the best product and experience for earners, we're going to win long term.
And Uber is unique in that it's a technology company that's built for the real world. And the impact that we have, especially as it relates to earners, it's real people. And so what I would be most proud of, one is there's a practical reality, which is if we build a company that has the best product and experience for earners, we're going to win long term.
But if we're that technology company that's very much connected Not with the elite, but with an earner base and the broad population, not just in San Francisco, but all over the world. That's a company to be proud of. But at the same time, I think the muscle we've been developing in the last two to three years, we have a long way to go. Is Uber the largest earner platform in the world?
But if we're that technology company that's very much connected Not with the elite, but with an earner base and the broad population, not just in San Francisco, but all over the world. That's a company to be proud of. But at the same time, I think the muscle we've been developing in the last two to three years, we have a long way to go. Is Uber the largest earner platform in the world?
Yeah, I think we're the largest source of work anywhere by far. And growing pretty fast. That's a crazy statement.
Yeah, I think we're the largest source of work anywhere by far. And growing pretty fast. That's a crazy statement.
5.6 million, you know, as of the last quarter, it's growing.
5.6 million, you know, as of the last quarter, it's growing.
Now, the vast majority are quite part-time, but it's still, the scope is pretty extraordinary.
Now, the vast majority are quite part-time, but it's still, the scope is pretty extraordinary.
You're very welcome. It was a pleasure. Thank you for treating me to the wine.
You're very welcome. It was a pleasure. Thank you for treating me to the wine.
You gave me a good tip. It all worked out.
You gave me a good tip. It all worked out.