Travis Kalanick Unknown Facts

Travis Kalanick, the co founder of Uber, is famous for turning the startup into a billion dollar company.  Let us take a look at some unknown facts about Travis Kalanick.

Unknown facts about Travis Kalanick

1) Travis Kalanick was introduced to the entrepreneurial world from an early age, when he started selling knives door-to-door for a cutlery company called Cutco during his childhood.

2) Although he is widely known for starting companies like Uber, Scour and Red Swoosh, Kalanick started his first business at the age of 18.  Along with a friend, Kalanick started a SAT prep business called New Way Academy. 

3) Travis Kalanick was a very smart child.  He became interested in computers at an early age and learned how to code by the time he was in middle school.  Moreover, Kalanick scored 1580 out of 1600 in his SAT.

4) In 2001, Kalanick started a company called Red Swoosh.  In order to save money, Kalanick started living with his parents and eventually moved to Trivandrum, India and then to Thailand.

5) Travis Kalanick is a passionate Wii Sports Tennis player and plays the video game during his spare time.  According to investor Chris Sacca, Kalanick was ranked the second best player in Wii Sports Tennis in the world.

6) Travis Kalanick is known for his aggressive behaviour and once sent Instagram a cease and desist letter by posting it on the photo sharing social media platform, along with the caption, “Charming greeting card from a taxi cartel representative.” 

7) Despite his billionaire status, Travis Kalanick is famous for being a frugal person.  He is known to intentionally forget his wallet during team lunch and staying in cheap hotels while on vacation. 

8) Travis Kalanick’s house, which he purchased after selling Red Swoosh, is famously known as the Jam Pad.  This is because Kalanick’s house became the go to place for young entrepreneurs to hang out and discuss ideas.  Kalanick’s house also has its own Twitter account.

With a net worth of $ 5.28 billion, Travis Kalanick is one of the richest entrepreneurs in America.  Which of these unknown facts about Travis Kalanick surprised you the most? Comment below and let us know.