Silicon Valley Legend Bill Gurley on Backing Uber and Betting Big

Silicon Valley Legend Bill Gurley on Backing Uber and Betting Big

February 27, 2026 · 39 min

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Bill Gurley discusses his experiences as a Silicon Valley investor and shares insights on entrepreneurship and career strategy.

Bill Gurley is a longtime Silicon Valley investor, entrepreneur, and thought leader on innovation, market dynamics, and career strategy. As a General Partner at Benchmark, he has backed iconic companies including Uber, Zillow, OpenTable, Grubhub, and Nextdoor, helping shape the modern internet economy. Before venture capital, Bill was a top-ranked Wall Street analyst covering Amazon’s IPO and began his career as a design engineer at Compaq. Known for his deep thinking on network effects, marketplace economics, and disruptive technology, he has become one of the most respected voices in venture capital. His book, Runnin’ Down a Dream: How to Thrive in a Career You Actually Love , distills decades of investing, learning, and reflection into a blueprint for building a meaningful, differentiated career in an age of rapid technological change. Check Out My Social Media: Tiktok ⟶ https://www.tiktok.com/@officialtommymello Instagram ⟶ https://www.instagram.com/officialtommymello/ Facebook ⟶ https://www.facebook.com/thomasmello/ My other podcast: Home Service Expert ⟶ https://open.spotify.com/show/4WHQ3ldGThHsP1cfzNF33G Live Q&A submission form…

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