Travis Kalanick (Uber)

Travis Kalanick is an American entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of Uber, a ride-hailing service that transformed urban transportation. He played a pivotal role in developing the app, which connects riders with drivers through smartphones, making transport more accessible and convenient. Under his leadership, Uber experienced rapid growth and became a global brand. However, Kalanick also faced criticism for the company's aggressive business practices and workplace culture, which led to controversies and his eventual resignation as CEO in 2017. Despite the challenges, Kalanick's innovations have left a lasting impact on the transportation industry.