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The Early Podcast

Max Crowley
Uber
China
Travis Kalanick
California
Taiwan
Hong Kong
Napster
Twitter
Surge Pricing
Airbnb
Facebook
Chicago
Asia
Ride-Sharing
Didi
KPMG
London
New Jersey
New York City
Washington D.C.

Welcome to The EARLY Podcast where we go beyond the founder story. EARLY POD dives into the minds of early employees at iconic startups — the builders, hustlers & OPERATORS who were there BEFORE the world was watching.

Hosted by Max Crowley (Uber’s employee #25), each episode unpacks the wild ride of growing companies from scrappy to scale — and the lessons learned along the way.

Starting with Ube... more

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Jesse Lucas
Early finance leader at Uber, previously at Napster and Visa
Uber
Episode: #28 - Mini (Best Of): Jesse Lucas - Early Uber Finance Leader on Breadsticks to Billion Dollar Startups | Early Pod
Alyssa Pollack
Former Uber employee, now CEO of Fellow
Fellow
Episode: #27 - Mini (Best Of): Alyssa Pollack, Early Uber — Do Whatever It Takes | The Early Podcast
Jill Smart
An early member of Accenture, involved in its transition from Arthur Andersen and the company's IPO
Accenture
Episode: #24 - Scaling Accenture to 700,000 Employees Without Losing the Human Touch - Jill Smart, Early Accenture
Taylor Canfield
Current driver for US SailGP Team
US SailGP Team
Episode: #23 - Race Day with U.S. SailGP Team & Ryan McKillen: From Being Early Uber to Building F1 on the Water | The Early Podcast
Nick Mathews
An early employee at Uber responsible for building the Boston market
Uber
Episode: #21 - Boots on the Ground: How Early UBER Employee Nick Mathews Built Boston | The Early Podcast
Akshay BD
An early employee at Uber in India and stand-up comedian, who transitioned into tech from a law background.
Uber
Episode: #15 - Making Lemonade Out of Thin Air - Early Uber INDIA Employee Akshay BD | The Early Podcast
Rachel Holt
Early Uber Employee and MBA Graduate from Stanford
Uber
Episode: #7 - Principled Confrontation – Early Uber Employee Rachel Holt | The Early Podcast
Allen Penn
Former early employee at Uber and current owner of a local sauna and cold plunge business in Nashville
Uber
Episode: #2 - Scaling Uber Ops from Chicago to China – Early Employee Allen Penn | The Early Podcast

Host

Max Crowley
Host of the podcast and an early employee at Uber, he brings unique insights from his experiences in the startup environment.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
  • Stories from the inside (also hilarious)

    I’ve known Max for a long time, and nothing about this podcast surprises me. It’s hilarious, well produced, and extremely entertaining as we get an insider’s look at the people who built some of the most important companies. Currently on Uber’s story, pumped to see what’s next.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DanByDay
    United States10 months ago
  • Amazing

    Wow this pod is amazing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dantheman2456
    United States10 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the insider perspective on iconic companies and value the narrative style that presents both the challenges and successes of early employees.
Many reviews highlight the podcast's entertaining and well-produced content, describing it as insightful and engaging for anyone interested in the culture of startups.

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#3 - The Scale of China – Early Employee Candice Lo | The Early Podcast
Q: What were some of the crazy moments of just hiring and driver issues and fraud? What stands out?
Candice described the challenge of protests from taxi drivers and how they incited regulatory scrutiny towards Uber, highlighting the scale and chaos of operations in China.
#3 - The Scale of China – Early Employee Candice Lo | The Early Podcast
Q: How does that set you up for sort of your adult life?
Losing her mother forced her to grow up quickly, becoming very independent and focused on work as a distraction from her grief.
#4 - Arrested On The Job – Early Uber Employee Sam Gellman | The Early Podcast
Q: What would you say are three core takeaways from being an early employee at Uber?
One is Travis as having a founder and CEO who knows the business better than anybody, who works 20 hours a day, who lives and breathes the business, who's competitive as hell, who's ruthless as hell, who everyone respects.
#4 - Arrested On The Job – Early Uber Employee Sam Gellman | The Early Podcast
Q: What was the interview process like with Uber?
So I had to call Ryan, I had to call Travis. Both those calls went well, they gave you the analytics test, they give you the creative tests, and then basically from there it went straight to an offer.
#4 - Arrested On The Job – Early Uber Employee Sam Gellman | The Early Podcast
Q: How did you end up in Asia for Goldman Sachs?
So I was at Goldman for two years in San Francisco... So my title was the head of derivative research for Asia, which was, again, I knew nothing about derivatives, knew nothing about research, I knew nothing about Asia.

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This podcast provides an engaging exploration of the experiences of early employees at well-known startups, showcasing the journey from initial struggles to achieving significant growth. Listeners can expect discussions that go beyond the typical founder narrative, emphasizing the contributions of those who played pivotal roles in shaping their companies before they gained widespread public attention. The episodes offer diverse insights into the startup world, featuring stories from companies such as Uber, Twitter, and Airbnb, examining the challenges faced and lessons learned along the way. Notably, the host's personal connection to the startup environment creates an authentic and relatable atmosphere that resonates with aspiring entrepren... more

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2. Alyssa Pollack
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4. Taylor Canfield
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7. Rachel Holt
8. Allen Penn

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