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Travis Kalanick
Travis Kalanick is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Uber, the popular ride-hailing service. Born on August 6, 1976, in Los Angeles, California, Kalanick studied computer science at UCLA before venturing into the tech industry. He founded Uber in 2009, revolutionizing the transportation sector. Kalanick's leadership helped Uber grow into a global company with a valuation in the billions. Despite facing controversies and stepping down as CEO in 2017, his impact on the sharing economy remains significant.