Episode 4: Travis resigns as CEO

Travis Kalanick, this name has a special status in Silicon Valley.His life path is similar to that of many technology giants. He is also a dropout, but his footprints are deeply imprinted on the global travel field.

Travis Kalanick attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), but dropped out without completing his studies.This decision may seem risky, but as we know, some great innovations often come from people who don't play by the rules.Among his alumni, there is a name that we Chinese are very familiar with - Cai Kangyong.

Travis' entrepreneurial journey began in 2009 when he was visiting Paris.He found himself unable to find a taxi in the city, an experience that inspired him to develop a taxi-hailing app.As a result, Uber came into being and quickly changed the way people travel around the world.

However, Travis' journey hasn't always been smooth sailing.On June 21, 2017, he resigned as CEO of Uber.After going through a series of challenges and changes, he left the board of directors at the end of 2019, officially bidding farewell to Uber, which he founded.

Although Travis has left Uber, his story continues to inspire many.His adventurous and innovative spirit left a deep mark on Silicon Valley.His story was also adapted into the TV series Super Boom's first season, Battle for Uber, which featured a cast that included Jonzef, and...Pulp Fiction - directed by Quentin Tarantino and starring Uma Thurman.

Quentin Tarantino doesn't appear in "Battle for Uber" but serves as the narrator.Uma Thurman played an important role in the drama, adding more highlights to the drama.