All Segments
The founder of Uber literally hopped in his taxi 🤯
3 segments available
#startup #founder #entrepreneur crazy startup stories, cool sales stories, best startup founder podcast
Segments Timeline
A Chance Encounter in a Taxi
In a surprising twist of fate, Jonathan shares how he met Garrett Camp, the founder of Uber, during a taxi ride after a conference. This unexpected meeting set the stage for a pivotal moment in Jonathan's career.
"you know at conferences there's an after party and so essentially I hop into a taxi there's a knock on the window and the person outside says hey I think I'm heading to the same destination do you min..."
Siphoning Uber's Referral Credits
Jonathan reveals his unconventional strategy of leveraging Uber's referral program through paid search. By targeting branded keywords, he managed to earn tens of thousands of dollars in referral credits, showcasing a unique approach to startup growth hacking.
"so we're like of course and I turn to him and I'm kind of like I'm Jonathan I run a 10 person agency out of Vancouver and he says hey I'm Garrett Camp I started a company called Uber we end up at this..."
The Moment That Changed Everything
As Jonathan shares a drink with Garrett Camp, he hints at a transformative event that would alter the course of his career. This moment underscores the unpredictable nature of startup journeys and the connections that can lead to significant opportunities.
"tens of thousands of dollars doing this and so uh fast forward I'm getting a drink at the bar next to Garrett and what happened next basically changed my career forever"