importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-08-19T21:48:24Z
Travis Kalanick Criticizes Venture Capitalists, Claims Only 1% Are Helpful
Travis Kalanick, founder of Uber, criticized venture capitalists (VCs), stating only 1% are 'helpful' and emphasizing the challenges in VC-founder relationships. He advises startups to create bidding wars for funding while reflecting on his past boardroom conflicts and management style.
After raising $1.7 billion for his new robotics company Atoms, Travis Kalanick is introspective about the role VCs have played in his career.
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