Benchmark Part I

Benchmark Capital. We tell the tale of the legendary equal partnership that accomplished something no other venture firm can claim: twice it has produced the highest returning fund of its cycle, each time with a 100% different GP lineup. If ever there were a playbook for successful generational transfer of a generational-defining venture firm, this is it. We spend 3.5+ hours digging into how the dotcom “eBay eBoys” transformed into the rockstar Fab Four of the Uber, Instagram and Snap mobile gold rush (spoiler: not by a straight line!), and what the future holds for Benchmark’s next GP generation. If you’re a student of the venture game from any angle — founder, GP, LP, etc — this is a story you need to tune in for!  If you want more Acquired, you can follow our public LP Show feed here in the podcast player of your choice (including Spotify!). Sponsors: 1Password: https://bit.ly/acquired1password Revelo: https://bit.ly/acquiredrevelo Vanta: https://bit.ly/acquiredvanta Links:  Benchmark’s website circa 1997  Benchmark’s website circa 2000 Benchmark’s website today  Episode sources Carve Outs: Bill Gurley’s Runnin’ Down a Dream talk Smartless Podcast  Mitch Lasky on Invest like the Best Ursula Le Guin’s Earthsea Cycle ‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

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