They said it couldn't be done
Uber
What they said
“Putting your daughter in a random strangers car with no information other than them owning an iphone is...different.”
What actually happened
Revenue
$44B+ revenue, 10.8B trips completed
by December 2024
The Founder
The Numbers
Jun 2010
Dec 2011
Aug 2013
Jan 2016
May 2019
Dec 2023
Dec 2024
The Journey
June 2010
LaunchUberCab beta launches in San Francisco with 10 black cars.
December 2010
MilestoneExpansion to New York City — second market, demand proves national.
May 2011
MilestoneRebrands from UberCab to Uber. Expands to Chicago and Seattle.
January 2012
PivotUberX launches — non-professional drivers in personal cars at lower prices.
December 2023
MilestoneFirst full profitable year: $1.9B net income on $37B revenue.
The Pattern
“The loudest voices said stop. They shipped anyway.”
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