Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman, Computer Programmer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 06/08/1976 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, USA |
Latest News about Travis Kalanick
13/03/2026
Travis Kalanick announced a new venture or project, as reported in recent updates. This development adds to his portfolio beyond Uber and CloudKitchens. Details highlight his continued influence in the business world.
18/12/2025
Travis Kalanick moved from California to Austin, Texas, on December 18, 2025, strategically ahead of a proposed California wealth tax targeting billionaires. The one-time 5% tax on net worth over $1 billion would apply to California residents as of January 1, 2026, potentially costing him around $180 million based on his $3.6 billion fortune. His relocation follows other high-profile billionaires leaving the state.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Travis Cordell Kalanick |
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| Nickname | Not Known |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 10” |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Granada Hills Charter High School (GHCHS), Los Angeles |
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| College | University of California, Los Angeles |
| Education | Computer Engineering at UCLA (dropped out) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Ethnicity | Slovakian, Austrian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Gabi Holzwarth (Violinist, Ex-Partner - 2014–2016) |
Family
| Father | Donald Edward Kalanick |
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| Mother | Late Bonnie Horowitz Kalanick (Retail advertiser) |
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Career
| Net Worth | $3.6 billion |
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| Car Collection | BMW M3 |
| Current Roles | CEO of Atoms (owns CloudKitchens), Founder of 10100 venture fund |
Favourites
| Favorite Food | Mexican and Japanese Food |
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| Favorite Musician | Maroon 5 |
| Favorite Song | Animals by Maroon 5 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He dreamt of becoming a spy in his childhood. | |
| 2. During his youth, he sold knives for Cutco. | |
| 3. At 18, he launched his SAT-prep program known as ‘New Way Academy.’ | |
| 4. In 1998, he left college to work on Scour, a peer-to-peer search engine, with classmates Michael Todd and Vince Busam. | |
| 5. In 2009, Travis and Garrett Camp came up with the concept of a ride-hailing app, leading to the founding of ‘Uber.’ | |
| 6. His parents were the first customers of his Uber cab service. | |
| 7. He stepped down as Uber’s CEO on June 21, 2017, under pressure from investors due to workplace culture issues and mistreatment of an Uber driver. | |
| 8. Previously co-founder of Red Swoosh, sold to Akamai Technologies in 2007. | |
| 9. In 2018, founded 10100 venture fund investing in e-commerce, innovation, and real estate in emerging markets. | |
| 10. In 2018, invested nearly $150 million in City Storage Systems and became its CEO. |