Kalanick Critic to Step Down From Uber Board of Directors

  • Venture capitalist was early backer of ride-hailing startup
  • Fellow Benchmark partner Cohler to take Gurley board seat

What Kalanick's Resignation Means for the Future of Uber

Turmoil at Uber Technologies Inc. continues as longtime backer and director Bill Gurley is leaving the company’s board following the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Travis Kalanick.

Gurley will hand the board seat to Matt Cohler, his partner at Benchmark, a spokesman for the venture capital firm said.