born 1976
Travis Kalanick is an American entrepreneur and businessman best known as the co-founder of Uber, the ride-hailing service that revolutionized urban transportation. He served as the company's CEO from its founding in 2009 until 2017, during which he played a pivotal role in its rapid growth and global expansion. Kalanick is also known for his involvement in other tech ventures, including the startup Red Swoosh, which focused on peer-to-peer file sharing.