Trending Now - Pentagon Official Emil Michael Reflects on Uber Ousting

WHO:

Emil Michael, senior technology official at the Department of Defense

Travis Kalanick, co-founder of Uber

WHAT:

Emil Michael stated he will "never forget" nor "forgive" Uber investors who ousted him and Travis Kalanick in 2017.

Michael was ousted from Uber alongside Kalanick.

WHEN:

The ousting occurred in 2017.

WHY:

Michael expressed feelings of resentment towards the Uber investors for their role in his and Kalanick's departure.

HOW:

Michael made these statements during a podcast interview with Kleiner.

(UPDATED March 24, 2026 11:31 UTC)

In a recent podcast interview with Kleiner, Emil Michael, a senior technology official at the Department of Defense, expressed his deep resentment toward Uber investors who ousted him and co-founder Travis Kalanick in 2017. Michael stated he will "never forget" nor "forgive" their actions that led to his and Kalanick's departure from the company. This revelation sheds light on the lasting impact of that controversial decision within the tech community.