Uber CEO's Mother Refuses to Buy Starbucks Coffee Despite Uber Eats Delivery

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's mother, Lili, revealed that she still refuses to buy Starbucks coffee despite Uber Eats delivering it. Khosrowshahi jokingly reminded her that Starbucks is a customer of Uber Eats, but Lili insisted on not paying for it. The exchange provided a rare glimpse into the family dynamics of the Uber chief, who fled Iran during the revolution and now leads one of America's most influential tech companies.

In a candid interview aired by CBS Sunday Morning on June 29, Uber Technologies Inc. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi shared a personal anecdote about his mother, Lili Khosrowshahi, who revealed that she still refuses to buy Starbucks coffee, despite Uber Eats delivering it. The exchange offered a rare glimpse into the family dynamics of the Uber chief, who took the reins of the company in 2017 and has since worked to reform its corporate culture and public image.

Lili Khosrowshahi, who fled Iran during the revolution, shared her memories of their family’s journey from a more comfortable life to a smaller one in the United States. She recalled their frugal beginnings, where a cup of coffee cost 15 cents, and she would not even buy a cup of coffee. "In fact, I don’t pay for Starbucks coffee to this day," she said. Dara Khosrowshahi, chuckling, reminded his mother that Starbucks is a customer of Uber Eats, to which Lili responded, "I'll let you pay, yes."

This candid moment provided insight into the family's history and the values they hold dear. It also highlighted the contrast between their humble beginnings and the success they have achieved. The exchange was a rare personal peek into the family dynamics of the Uber chief, who has been instrumental in transforming the company's image and performance.

Uber's stock has been performing well, with shares climbing to an all-time high of $96.4 on July 7, 2025, lifting the company's market value to nearly $202 billion. Over the past year, the stock has jumped roughly 52%, reflecting growing confidence in the ride-hailing and delivery giant. Analysts maintain a "outperform" consensus, with the highest price target at $97 [2].

The company's recent strategic moves, such as adding six regional supermarket chains to its grocery service and talks to acquire Pony.ai's U.S. operations, have contributed to its strong performance. These moves aim to diversify and strengthen its core businesses, positioning the company for continued growth.

References:
[1] https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46288023/uber-ceos-mother-refuses-to-buy-starbucks-coffee-thanks-to-her-frugal-beginnings-even-though-her-sons-company-delivers-it-you-got-to-talk-it-up-says-dara
[2] https://www.tradingview.com/news/gurufocus:08a71f49a094b:0-uber-shares-climb-to-all-time-high-amid-expanding-services/