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Re:Uber Hires Former Google Search Chief Amit Singhal as SVP... by kposehn on Friday January 20, 2017 @09:46PM (#13448473)
Uber team member here.

I was skeptical for a very long time as well, but I've been won over.

The challenges are fantastic, the work intense (yet I still have time for family) and I'm part of the best team I've ever been on.

The last year or so has been the best of my professional life. I would highly recommend a closer look.

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Re:Uber Hires Former Google Search Chief Amit Singhal as SVP... by zigzigzag on Saturday January 21, 2017 @08:15AM (#13449910)
No offence, but saying it's a great place to work doesn't really address any of the concerns people have about Uber as a sustainable business.
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Re:Uber Hires Former Google Search Chief Amit Singhal as SVP... by amelius on Saturday January 21, 2017 @10:04AM (#13450299)
Could you please comment on how you think the business model of Uber could sustain growth, even though transportation is essentially a commodity service?

Lots of people here seem confused by this question, so it would be nice to hear an explanation from somebody inside.

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Re:Uber Hires Former Google Search Chief Amit Singhal as SVP... by kposehn on Saturday January 21, 2017 @12:09PM (#13450940)
A few asked why I didn't address the sustainable business question directly. I prefer to decline due to disclosure reasons as I'm a stickler for following those.
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Re:Uber Hires Former Google Search Chief Amit Singhal as SVP... by newsat13 on Friday January 20, 2017 @11:15PM (#13448745)
Very inspiring. Applying for a job now.
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