History of Bill Gurley in Timeline

Bill Gurley is a prominent American venture capitalist and a general partner at Benchmark, a well-known Silicon Valley venture capital firm located in San Francisco. He is known for his insights on the technology industry, market dynamics, and investment strategies. Gurley's work involves identifying and investing in promising startups and guiding them through their growth phases, making him a key figure in the technology investment landscape.

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May 10, 1966: Bill Gurley's Birth

On May 10, 1966, John William Gurley, who is now known as Bill Gurley, was born. He is an American venture capitalist and a general partner at Benchmark, a Silicon Valley venture capital firm.

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1989: Graduated from University of Florida

In 1989, Bill Gurley graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree, where he was also a member of the men’s basketball team.

1993: Received MBA from University of Texas

In 1993, Bill Gurley received his Masters of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas McCombs School of Business.

2008: Advised portfolio companies on economic collapse

In the fall of 2008, during the economic collapse, Bill Gurley advised his portfolio companies to exercise caution in spending but to also look for and take advantage of opportunities.

2015: Expressed Concerns About Tech Investing

In a 2015 interview, Bill Gurley stated his belief that Silicon Valley and venture-backed businesses had moved into a speculative and unsustainable world, warning about venture capital spending on his blog, Above the Crowd.

March 2016: Named VC of the Year

In March 2016, Bill Gurley was named VC of the Year at TechCrunch’s annual Crunchies awards.

June 2017: Left Uber's Board of Directors

In June 2017, Bill Gurley left Uber's board of directors, with the announcement coming one day after the resignation of CEO Travis Kalanick amidst controversy over Uber's corporate culture.

April 2020: Stepping Back From Benchmark

In April 2020, The Wall Street Journal reported that Bill Gurley would be stepping back from Benchmark, as he was not investing in a new fund that his venture capital firm was raising.