Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber

Every surge has a price.

Ended First aired 27/Feb/2022 United States English 1 season(s) 7 episode(s)

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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Season 1 · Season 1

7 episode(s) · Air date: 27/Feb/2022

Season Overview

The story of Uber, one of Silicon Valley’s most successful and most destructive unicorns. Pivoting on Travis Kalanick, Uber’s hard-charging CEO who ultimately was ousted in a boardroom coup, the season depicts the roller-coaster ride of the upstart transportation company, embodying the highs and lows of Silicon Valley.

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S1E7

Same Last Name

Air date: 10/Apr/2022 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 59 min

Summary

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. Season finale.

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S1E6

Delete Uber

Air date: 03/Apr/2022 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 58 min

Summary

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.

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S1E5

The Charm Offensive

Air date: 27/Mar/2022 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 61 min

Summary

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.

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S1E4

Boober

Air date: 20/Mar/2022 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 66 min

Summary

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.

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S1E3

War

Air date: 13/Mar/2022 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 62 min

Summary

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.

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S1E2

X to the X

Air date: 06/Mar/2022 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 50 min

Summary

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.

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S1E1

Grow or Die

Air date: 27/Feb/2022 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 56 min

Summary

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.