Happy birthday! Travis Kalanick turns 49 today

Uber founder Travis Kalanick is celebrating his 49th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed business men of his generation.

Popular business man Travis Kalanick has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 49th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Kalanick, a cultural icon

Born Travis Cordell Kalanick in Los Angeles on August 6, 1976, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Kalanick's not just a great business man, he's an inspiration, an icon and a very charming man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Travis hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Travis Kalanick as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 49.

Happy Birthday, Travis, you're the best!

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