Bradley Tusk is an ex-Washington policy guy who is known for investing in startups with regulatory or policy challenges, such as Uber and Airbnb, while also providing consulting and advice to help them navigate these challenges. He built a $100 million services business for this and created a venture arm to invest equity in all those services.
The success of a business ultimately relies on the intelligence and merits of the individuals involved, and it is important for entrepreneurs to prioritize independence and self-reliance to achieve success.
An Uber employee who ran the perception team on the self-driving cars division left to start his own self-driving car company. His company plans to use AI for its autonomous system and compete with other big names in the autonomous vehicle industry.
Successful entrepreneurs like Kevin Systrom, Evan Williams, Patrick and John Collison, and Travis Kalanick exude confidence when it comes to the success of their products. They possess an unwavering faith in their vision and do not need to convince others of their potential for success.
The host interviews a credible entrepreneur leaving his position as Head of Self-Driving at Uber to start his own company, and shares what sets him apart from his competitors.