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Khosrowshahi: Most of Uber's growth will come from building products, not M&A

Dara Khosrowshahi · Dara Khosrowshahi’s Full Circle Launch: Expedia x Uber · Sourcery with Molly O'Shea · May 8, 2026 · at 7:31

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi discusses the company's innovation strategy with Molly O'Shea, emphasizing organic product creation over acquisitions.

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“Most of our growth is going to come through building new great products versus going out and buying stuff.”

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