Hiten Shah compares Travis Kalanick's comeback narrative to Steve Jobs

Commentators frame his trajectory as a classic redemption arc.

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Hiten Shah compares Travis Kalanick's comeback narrative to Steve Jobs

Commentators frame his trajectory as a classic redemption arc.

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AN anu@anuatluru

5:58 AM · Jul 23, 2026

Everyone is starved for a new Steve Jobs and Travis Kalanick is set up like he could be one. A rebel-visionary narrative, kicked out of his own company, back for the redemption/revenge arc with a big swing. A classic flavor of the greatest show on earth.

DF Danielle Fong 🔆@DanielleFong

9:23 AM · Jul 23, 2026

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there is redemption, and revenge, patterned deep in the hyperamerican entrepreneur soul

anu@anuatluru

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Positive users express optimism about Travis Kalanick's persistence leading to a comeback, while many others dismiss the Steve Jobs redemption narrative as cringe or overly forgiving of his controversial history.

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KG Kirill Goldin@KirillGoldinBiz

7:44 AM · Jul 23, 2026

Travis is very much around with his CloudKitchens - he just proves that this pattern works. Success is the best revenge. The big question is what does it take to start again? Personality? Will power? Self-esteem? That would be the question I'd ask him and others who didn't give up.

VB VBio@vbvoid

9:40 AM · Jul 23, 2026

@anuatluru I don’t know anyone that hates Apple. You may like or dislike some parts of it. A lot of people hate Uber, there are a lot of bad things about Uber, some good of course. Bottom line: we don’t need a new Steve Jobs

IV Ivy@IvyAstrix

6:12 AM · Jul 23, 2026

@anuatluru no better proof of how misogyny is at worst irrelevant, or at best a plus for this industry

CA Chris Abraham 🐝@chrsabraham

7:58 AM · Jul 23, 2026

@anuatluru 100%. got the vibes from the a16z interview. stoked to see what happens

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NI Nico@NicoloLuccini

7:42 AM · Jul 23, 2026

@anuatluru its a bit cringe ngl

NI Nico@NicoloLuccini

7:43 AM · Jul 23, 2026