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Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber
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Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber

Sun, Feb 27, 2022
  • Drama
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Synopsis

Based on the shocking true story, strap in for the meteoric rise and fall of Uber founder, Travis Kalanick. With a lift from venture capitalist Bill Gurley and board member Arianna Huffington, Kalanick takes a win-at-all-costs approach to forge the fledgling start-up into a multi-billion-dollar tech titan. But every surge comes at a price – and as his visionary drive spirals out of control, it threatens to be the downfall of it all.

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    as Travis 'TK' Kalanick
  • Kyle Chandler
    Kyle Chandler
    as Bill Gurley
  • Kerry Bishé
    Kerry Bishé
    as Austin Geidt
  • Babak Tafti
    Babak Tafti
    as Emil Michael
  • Jon Bass
    Jon Bass
    as Garrett Camp
  • Bridget Gao-Hollitt
    Bridget Gao-Hollitt
    as Gabi Holzwarth
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Episodes

1 season · 7 episodes

Running · 7 aired
Season 1
7 episodes · 7 aired
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  • E1
    Grow or Die
    Aired · Mon, Feb 28, 2022 · 60m

    UberCab CEO Travis Kalanick sets his sights on landing an important partner for his fledgling company: VC powerhouse Bill Gurley. But Gurley's money might not be enough as UberCab employees take to the San Francisco streets to recruit & conquer and the support of his loved ones can't stop the stressed leader from cracking.

  • E2
    X to the X
    Aired · Mon, Mar 7, 2022 · 60m

    Uber engineers develop new technology to help skirt their legal problems while working towards slaying the biggest giant yet: New York and the taxi commissions. Travis rewards the Uber team for their hard work with a blowout in Las Vegas, courting the unwanted attention of the press. Friction develops between Travis and Angie.

  • E3
    War
    Aired · Mon, Mar 14, 2022 · 60m

    Gurley sends a reluctant Travis and Emil on a roadshow to raise money, but Travis has other ideas for this raise round. With Lyft gaining momentum in the ride-sharing space, Travis wages war and won't back down. Gurley gives an enlightening interview.

  • E4
    Boober
    Aired · Mon, Mar 21, 2022 · 67m

    The boardroom becomes a battle zone for how best to run the fast-growing company. Meanwhile, the Uber team attends one of the biggest events in the Valley — Code Conference — where they interact with tech legends like Sergey Brin and Arianna Huffington. While there, Travis gains an ally. He is ecstatic when it seems he's been given his due, but his mood quickly changes when an announcement derails his plans. Austin deals with a personal matter and comes to Travis for support.

  • E5
    The Charm Offensive
    Aired · Mon, Mar 28, 2022 · 60m

    Travis finds himself on trial at Apple HQ, fighting for Uber's very existence. In defense, he explains the Uber team's strategy to conquer fraudsters in China and deal with their bad press problem. Arianna and Bill disagree on how best to steer Travis in the right direction. Emil has an illuminating conversation.

  • E6
    Delete Uber
    Aired · Mon, Apr 4, 2022 · 60m

    A new development throws a wrench in Travis's confidence, leaving him and the rest of the team scrambling for solutions. When his other allies turn their backs, Travis leans on Emil to restore his faith. The Uber team hires someone big to rein in their toxic culture problem.

  • E7
    Same Last Name
    Aired · Mon, Apr 11, 2022 · 60m

    Gurley and his backers present Travis with an ultimatum that will change the course of the company forever. Travis searches the city for supporters to rally in his defense. The two men go head-to-head in a final, last-ditch battle for Uber.