Shervin Pishevar: What Really Happened in the Firing of Travis Kalanick
20VC
Jan 13, 2025
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Shervin Pishevar is a serial entrepreneur and investor. Shervin is famed for leading Uber’s Series B at Menlo alongside leading Warby Parker’s Series A and investing in Tumblr, all in just 18 months at Menlo. Following Menlo, Shervin co-founded Sherpa Capital and today Shervin is averaging over 73x on his investments. As an angel investor, Shervin made over 100 investments in the likes of Dollar Shave Club, Postmates, Facebook and more.
In Today’s Episode with Shervin Pishevar:
Meeting Travis Kalanick: The Start of a Game-Changing Partnership
The Uber Series B: Securing a Billion-Dollar Deal
The Rise of Uber: Global Expansion and Strategic Moves
The Lyft Rivalry: Missed Opportunities and Lessons Learned
Recruiting Emil Michael: Building a Strong Leadership Team
Uber China: The Challenges and Triumphs
The $15 Billion Raise: Fueling Uber's Global Dominance
The Beginning of the End: Betrayal by Benchmark
Sam Altman's Coup and Lessons from the Past
The Uber War: Legal Battles and Boardroom Drama
Fusion GPS and Fabricated Reports
The Me Too Movement and Its Impact
The SoftBank Investment and Leadership Changes
The Downfall of Uber's Visionaries
The Future of Venture Capital
Quantum Computing and AI: The Next Frontier
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