City Quote by Travis Kalanick
“We did a year of Uber in San Francisco before we went to a second city. You get those processes down, then you really get started.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: TechCrunch, 2015
Pilot a model in one market, refine processes, then expand confidently.
In simple terms: Test, refine, then scale.
Key Takeaway
Validate locally before global growth.
Themes
iteration
scalability
process improvement
Mood
strategic
pragmatic
Type
business
practical
When to use this quote
- startup launch
- expansion planning
- operations management
Key Concepts
lean startup
market validation
Questions to Reflect On
- What core processes need refinement?
- How will you adapt them for new markets?
A Different Perspective
Scaling may fail if market conditions differ.
