How important is having a clear purpose when building a company?
Replied byTravis Kalanick
Co-founder & Former CEO at Uber Technologies Inc
Niche: Technology, AI, Finance, Marketplace
Revenue: $3.7 billion/month
Location: USA
Started: 2009
Purpose is super important. You have to be really self-aware of who you are, so when the right opportunity comes, you'll recognize it. Your purpose becomes the foundation for building a company that matters and keeps you going every day.
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