importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-08-05T21:26:40Z

Travis Kalanick's Atoms Hires Former Uber CFO to Lead Robotics and AI Expansion

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Travis Kalanick's robotics startup Atoms has appointed Gautam Gupta, former Uber CFO, as its new CFO, continuing Kalanick's pattern of rehiring Uber alumni. The move follows a $1.7 billion funding round led by Uber, positioning Atoms to focus on robotics, AI, and industrial applications across mining, food, and transportation sectors.

Kalanick continues to get the band back together, after acquiring Anthony Levandowski's autonomy startup, and even soliciting investment from Uber.

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