The Taxi Slayer

Uber became the highest-valued startup in the world by building a platform marketplace between car owners and passengers. Much like Airbnb, Uber tapped into the sharing economy and disrupted transportation as we know it. Uber also helped popularize a new economy — the gig economy — while wielding even more disruptive power. Society embraced Uber’s marketplace so heavily that Uber continues to grow as it pivots into bikes, delivery, and logistics. Uber even…