The Battle for New York – Early Uber Employee Josh Mohrer | The Early Podcast Episode 5

New York City is notoriously challenging for upstarts when battling with incumbents and even City Hall. It wasn't an easy journey, but in part thanks to Josh Mohrer, you can now use Uber throughout New York. As one of Uber's early employees, Josh transformed Uber from just 50 cars into a transportation giant, overcoming regulatory hurdles, intense media scrutiny, and political battles.

🚀 From Early Employee to Winning the New York Market

Josh shares:
🔹 How he went from selling funny shirts online to leading Uber NYC
🔹 The $1,000 bonus strategy that skyrocketed Uber’s growth
🔹 The truth about Uber’s battles with Mayor de Blasio and NYC regulators
🔹 Navigating intense media scrutiny—what really happened behind the headlines
🔹 How Travis Kalanick empowered his team and reshaped urban transportation

💡 Key Takeaways:
✅ Play by the rules—but outperform everyone else
✅ Turn criticism into fuel—media pressure can sharpen your focus
✅ Founder vision matters—how Travis’s relentless execution made Uber unstoppable

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