In just under a decade, Aditi Chaturvedi has helped shape the future of mobility, delivery, and work at Uber — and she’s still energized every day. Her secret? Ownership, impact, and a whole lot of heart 💛
🌟 “The autonomy, the people, and the impact — that’s what keeps me here.”
After 9.5 years, Aditi is still fired up. Why?
Because at Uber, she feels trusted to lead, experiment, and make decisions that genuinely matter.
“Every problem you solve, every feature you launch, directly impacts millions of earners and riders.”
That sense of purpose — paired with a culture that values action and accountability — keeps her inspired year after year.
⚡ The moment she knew Uber was the place for her
When Aditi joined, Uber was already transforming daily life. But it was the energy and the ownership that sealed it.
“The average age was under 30 — yet the sense of responsibility was incredible.”
Uber wasn’t just growing fast — it was empowering people fast.
Aditi knew she was stepping into a place where she could stretch herself, solve real-world problems, and grow as a leader.
🛠️ What makes Uber… Uber
One thing Aditi never expected? How hands-on leadership would be.
“Our leaders — including CEO and CPO — actually do trips and deliveries themselves to understand user pain points.”
“That level of humility and curiosity sets the tone for everyone. It’s rare to find a place where people take such personal pride in improving user experiences firsthand.”
🌍 Thriving in a role with global impact
As a Lead Product Manager based in India, Aditi’s work touches multiple geographies and business lines.
“Working on generative AI and collaborating with cross-geo teams has been incredibly enriching.”
She’s helping shape what comes next — from the future of mobility to the future of work.
🌱 Growing as a professional and a person
Uber has played a major role in Aditi’s growth journey.
“I’ve had leaders who supported me through different life phases, and managers who taught me lessons in inclusion, empathy, and first-principles thinking.”
This blend of support + challenge has helped her bring her best self to work — across years, roles, and teams.
🚘 Driving empathy — literally
Aditi’s favorite way to stay connected to earners?
“Driving in India as a woman can be challenging, but it’s given me a firsthand understanding of what our earners experience.”
She’s also listened to several hundreds of support calls, shadowed Greenlight Hubs, and spoken directly with drivers.
Those experiences shape her approach to building:
👉 Put earners at the center. Always.
🤝 Lifting others: Women leaders, mentors & the power of paying it forward
Aditi’s journey has been shaped by incredible mentorship — especially by women leaders who inspired, challenged, and supported her.
“I’ve been fortunate to have incredible women leaders and mentors at Uber who’ve guided me — and I try to pay that forward.”
She actively mentors women leaders and new mothers transitioning back to work, participates in formal Mentoring @ Uber programs, and carves out time for those exploring product or career pivots.
“Mentorship is about helping people discover their own voice, build confidence in it, and feel empowered to chart their own path.”
This philosophy anchors how she leads — and how she builds community at Uber.
👩💼 Why senior leaders love Uber
For experienced professionals, Uber offers the rare combination of:
- 🌐 Global scale
- 🧠 Brilliant peers
- 🧩 Complex, meaningful problems
“You get to lead with autonomy, innovate at scale, and collaborate across geographies.”
If you love impact, you’ll love it here.
💡 Her leadership philosophy
Aditi leads with empathy, curiosity, and ownership.
“Put yourself in the shoes of users and teammates.”
“Be an owner, not a renter.”
“Build with heart.” This Uber value resonates deeply with Aditi and is even her Zoom background for calls!
These values guide every product and every partnership she touches.
🏁 Advice for senior talent considering Uber
“Come with curiosity and courage.”
If you thrive in ambiguity, crave impact, and love learning — Uber is a place to stretch your potential globally.
🧠 The best career advice she’s ever received
“Assume there are no constraints — what would you do?”
This first-principles mentality transformed how she approaches product and innovation.
She also swears by the 1% theory — small improvements compounding into exceptional outcomes.
🌈 How she defines leadership
“Creating an environment where people feel safe to think big, act with ownership, and grow into the best versions of themselves.”
🛤️ What she wishes she knew starting out
“Growth isn’t linear. The biggest learning moments come from detours and challenges.”
A reminder every early-career professional needs to hear. 💛
🤖 The trend that’s firing her up
“The intersection of AI and human-centric design — especially generative AI — is opening new ways to empower users and employees.”
She’s not just watching the shift — she’s actively building it.
Posted by Stephani Domako