How Expensify got to $100M in revenue by hiring “stem cells” and not “cogs in a wheel”

The influence of a founder on their company’s culture cannot be overstated. Everything from their views on the product and business to how they think about people affects how their company’s employees will behave. Continue reading How Expensify got to $100M in revenue by hiring “stem cells” and not “cogs in a wheel”

How a band of P2P hackers planted the seeds of a unique expense management giant

It’s natural to think an expense report management business would play it by the book. But one look at Expensify is enough to tell you that this is a company that never even looked for the book. Continue reading How a band of P2P hackers planted the seeds of a unique expense management giant

Uber ex-CISO Charged ‘Obstruction and Misprision,’ say DoJ/FBI

Joe Sullivan, Uber’s former security honcho, stands accused of obstructing justice and covering up a crime.
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Travis Kalanick is already back running a company with a $150M investment

Travis Kalanick, the former Uber CEO who was shown the door in June last year amid a series of major controversies, has already found his next leading role following his announcement of a new investment fund just weeks ago. Kalanick said on Twitter that his fund would be investing $150 million to take a controlling […] Continue reading Travis Kalanick is already back running a company with a $150M investment

Uber Taps Former Advocates to Conduct ‘Independent’ Sexual Harassment Review

So far, there’s little convincing evidence that Uber’s “independent review” of sexual harassment claims won’t take Uber’s best-interests into mind. Continue reading Uber Taps Former Advocates to Conduct ‘Independent’ Sexual Harassment Review

The Head of CMU’s Robotics Lab Says Self-Driving Cars Are ‘Not Even Close’

A conversation on rebuilding after Uber gutted the top lab. Continue reading The Head of CMU’s Robotics Lab Says Self-Driving Cars Are ‘Not Even Close’