Travis Kalanick's industrial-robotics startup Atoms has hired Gautam Gupta, Uber's former finance chief (2013–2017), as its new CFO. Gupta cited Kalanick personally as his primary reason for joining. The hire follows a broader pattern of ex-Uber executives rejoining Kalanick, including Anthony Levandowski whose company Pronto was absorbed by Atoms. The company, formerly known as CloudKitchens, recently raised $1.7bn led by Andreessen Horowitz — with Uber itself participating as an investor. Atoms targets industrial sectors like mining, food, and logistics with robotics and AI. The CFO appointment signals a maturation phase, likely aimed at financial discipline and a potential future public listing.
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