Travis Kalanick (former CEO of Uber)

Travis Kalanick is an American entrepreneur best known for co-founding Uber, the ride-sharing company that transformed urban transportation by allowing people to summon private drivers through a mobile app. As CEO from 2010 to 2017, he expanded Uber rapidly, making it a global platform. His leadership focused on innovation and aggressive growth, but also faced criticism over corporate culture and regulatory issues. Kalanick's efforts significantly influenced how people commute today, and his work has had a lasting impact on the transportation industry, inspiring new business models and startups worldwide.