Uber CEO on Winning the Robotaxi Race, the End of Car Ownership, and Uber’s Next $1 Trillion Bet | Dara Khosrowshahi (Uber CEO) | 243

March 31, 2026

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Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber's CEO, discusses the company's turnaround from annual losses of $4.5 billion to profits exceeding $10 billion, crediting a sharp focus on core priorities. He outlines Uber's strategy to lead in robotaxis through partnerships, hybrid fleets blending human and autonomous vehicles, and expansions into delivery and air mobility, while emphasizing gradual industry transitions and an intense work culture.

Turnaround Through Focus

Khosrowshahi joined Uber in 2017 amid crisis, leaving a $200 million Expedia package. He applied advice from Barney Harford: strategy involves choosing what not to do. Uber stopped pursuing too many ideas at once, directing resources toward ride-hailing and delivery. This narrowed scope amplified successes, enabling profitability. He notes companies often fail by lacking a singular direction.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:00) **🎙️ Introduction: Dara Khosrowshahi**
2 (03:13) **Robotaxi Race and Uber's Hybrid Strategy**
3 (06:15) **Building the Autonomous Platform**
4 (07:46) **Tech and Automotive Ecosystem**
5 (10:17) **Safety, Liability, and Costs**
6 (13:25) **Expansion into Delivery and Travel**
7 (15:09) **Autonomous Transition Timeline**

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Show Notes

This episode was filmed at the 2026 Abundance360 Summit. Learn more at https://www.abundance360.com/

Dara Khosrowshahi joins to discuss the RoboTaxi race, Uber’s hybrid strategy for autonomy, and how self-driving tech could reshape mobility, delivery, and city life.

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*Recorded on March 10th, 2026

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