
Masters in Business Bill Gurley on Entrepreneurs and Technology (Podcast)
Mar 19, 2021
Legendary venture-capital investor Bill Gurley discusses valuing companies with minimal revenue, critiquing traditional IPOs, exploring direct listings, reflecting on early investment in Uber, and navigating financial crises. He also shares insights on the impact of near-zero interest rates, future plans post-Benchmark, mentors, book recommendations, and the difficulty of perceiving time in the venture capitalism world.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
From Engineer to Wall Street Analyst: Pivotal Career Transitions
03:16 • 13min
Valuing Companies and the Evolution of Money
16:12 • 3min
Issues with Traditional IPOs and Benefits of Direct Listings
19:42 • 12min
Exploring Direct Listings, Entrepreneurial Conviction, and Digital Money Movement
32:06 • 3min
The Early Investment in Uber: Challenges and Reflections
35:36 • 12min
Exploring the Current State of Venture Investing and Digital Payments
47:20 • 3min
Impact of Near Zero Interest Rates on Business and Financial Strategies
50:26 • 11min
Navigating Financial Crises and Entrepreneurship Challenges
01:01:50 • 3min
Future Plans, Entertainment, Mentors, and Book Recommendations
01:05:16 • 8min
Venture Capitalist's Insights on Time Perception and Conceptualization
01:13:13 • 2min

