The Uber Story: The Founding of Uber and The Real Story Behind The Founders Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp by Cloud Chaplin

The Uber Story: The Founding of Uber and The Real Story Behind The Founders Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp by Cloud Chaplin

The Uber Story is the incredible journey of how two ambitious entrepreneurs, Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp, took an idea, turned it into the world's largest ride-hailing service, and managed to revolutionize the transportation industry. Written by Cloud Chaplin, The Uber Story provides an intimate look into the obstacles and difficult decisions the two faced in the process, in addition to the success that followed in their wake.

The book starts off with a background into the entrepreneurs before the conception of Uber. It details the upbringing of Travis and Garrett, who had known each other since college, and their passion for business from a young age. Both had successful businesses prior to Uber, but the idea of disrupting the transportation industry had always been in the back of their minds. With Uber, they were hoping to combine technology with convenience to reshape how transportation was viewed.

The founding of Uber is recounted in great detail, from the initial idea to the launch. Cloud Chaplin provides a behind the scenes look into the process, detailing the innovative ways the founders' problem-solving abilities allowed them to overcome obstacles and make decisions in the face of harsh criticism. From fundraising, to adapting team and service offerings to meet consumer needs, The Uber Story takes readers on a whirlwind journey of the Uber's early days.

The Uber Story then moves onto the current day Uber, touching on issues such as its IPOs, poaching of talent, and lawsuits filed against the company. However, the focus of the book is not just limited to the business aspects as Cloud Chaplin delves into the personal stories of both Travis and Garrett, providing readers with additional insights on the persona of the two founders and how their own personalities played a key role in shaping Uber’s success.

One of the more touching aspects of the book for readers is the way Cloud Chaplin captures the emotional highs and lows of the journey. Readers gain an understanding of the resilience necessary of the founders, and the gambles both Travis and Garrett were willing to take in order to bring the Uber dream to fruition.

The Uber Story is inspirational and motivational, as it serves as a reminder to readers that even seemingly insurmountable obstacles can be overcome as long as dedication and drive remain at the forefront. It is a book worthy of praise and is highly recommended by this reviewer.