Travis Kalanick, the former CEO of Uber, has raised $1.7 billion for his new robotics company, Atoms. Following this funding round, Kalanick reflected on the impact that venture capitalists (VCs) have had on his professional journey, stating that only a small percentage of them are truly beneficial.
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Travis Kalanick discusses venture capitalists' influence on his career after raising $1.7 billion
Travis Kalanick has secured $1.7 billion for his robotics venture, Atoms. He shared his thoughts on the role of venture capitalists in his career, indicating that he believes only a small fraction of them provide meaningful support.
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Travis Kalanick kicks off another round of VC bashing: ‘1% are helpful’
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Travis Kalanick discusses venture capitalists' influence on his career after raising $1.7 billion