Maybe she saw no future at Apple? She came over with Beats, so maybe her vision and Apples don't mesh.
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Apple Music Marketing Exec Bozoma Saint John Reportedly Leaving Apple for Uber [Updated]
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Well, if the only position you can move up to is Craig Federighi's position for example, obviously you are going to hit a ceiling until he leaves. She's already a high level exec, so little wiggle room is not shocking.
Either way, If I'm already making a f---ton of money at one of the biggest and stable corporations at world, there's no way I'd moving to a sh--show like Uber even if they paid me twice as much.
If she wants to take on the challenge of turning Uber around, I think thats a good move. Other than that, there's much else.
She may be bored... Not everyone values job stability above other aspects - especially high achievers as they tend to be risk takers.
Simple and to the point. That was my reaction when I read the article.
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Make Uber even more sleazy? Eurgh.
Who will sing for us in keynotes now? 
I believe Uber has a great future in front of it despite recent PR issues. They need to get to autonomous fleet quickly and hit a critical mass that kills all of the (in my opinion often politically motivated) opposition at local levels. If I were in her shoes and the offer was right I'd take the challenge.
I believe Uber has a great future in front of it despite recent PR issues. They need to get to autonomous fleet quickly and hit a critical mass that kills all of the (in my opinion often politically motivated) opposition at local levels. If I were in her shoes and the offer was right I'd take the challenge.
Lol. Then lol some more.
"Brings diversity to the mix". You know who needs diversity? Didi. I bet 95% of their employees are Chinese. I wonder how that company makes a dime. They need some diversity in the mix.
Considering she only raised $2500 for a charity lunch with her, I don't think many people think much of her skill or experience in the music streaming business. People forget Apple inherited her from a second tier streaming service that would have gone out of business if Apple wouldn't have bought it. Now let's hope Iovine is the next to go.
Since when is "diversity" a job? I'm all for removing imposed/perceived limits on opportunity based on gender and/or race, but meritocracy should still be paramount.
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Based on her WWDC16 appearance, you've nailed it.
We really don't know what the situation was like behind the scenes. Perhaps she didn't have a future at Apple beyond her current position. Perhaps she grew bored and wanted a challenge. Maybe Uber offered her a metric ton of cash. Who knows...
But, assuming no conflicts or drama, I'd much rather clock in at Apple.
But, assuming no conflicts or drama, I'd much rather clock in at Apple.
I sense there are a whole bunch of males in this thread just from the quasi racist and mysoginist tones.
Regardless of her going to Uber she’s getting more money than any of us are and your judgement means nothing. When you can cash checks like she can then maybe it will.
Regardless of her going to Uber she’s getting more money than any of us are and your judgement means nothing. When you can cash checks like she can then maybe it will.
only $$$$$$$$$$$ to make you leave Apple and go to Uber....eww. Also she must be getting a more important position there.
People here that think Uber contracted her just because she is black: if she was white, would you say that? thats really racist. You are judging her success by the color of her skin. ew.
People here that think Uber contracted her just because she is black: if she was white, would you say that? thats really racist. You are judging her success by the color of her skin. ew.
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I sense you're broadly ascribing misogyny and racism to men. Women can categorically dislike women and be just as racist. After all, equality teaches us women can do anything men can do. You wouldn't want to accidentally appear sexist.
Are you suggesting the opinions of people making less money than others are meaningless? Sure sounds like it. You wouldn't want to accidentally appear elitist.
I am still very satisfied with Uber's service here in Singapore. Drivers are younger and more polite. Way better than what I have experienced from taxi drivers.