Ev Randle
General Partner at Benchmark with prior investing roles at Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund and Bond; discussed AI, investing lessons and Benchmark's strategy on the episode.
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Nov 10, 2025 • 1h 26min
20VC: Benchmark's Newest General Partner Ev Randle on Why Margins Matter Less in AI | Why Mega Funds Will Not Produce Good Returns | OpenAI vs Anthropic: What Happens and Who Wins Coding | Investing Lessons from Peter Thiel and Mamoon Hamid
Ev Randle, General Partner at Benchmark and former investor at top firms, dives into the dynamics of AI and venture capital. He shares crucial lessons from Peter Thiel, highlighting the importance of trust in intuition. Randle argues for focusing on gross profit per customer over margins, discussing how this shift impacts investment decisions. He reveals why AI labs pose a threat to application companies and critiques the limitations of mega funds in achieving high returns. Lastly, he reflects on his painful miss with OpenAI and the enduring potential of AI-driven growth.
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Feb 4, 2026 • 57min
Uncapped #41 | The Benchmark Partnership
Peter Fenton, veteran VC known for Twitter and Elastic; Eric Vishria, investor behind Confluent and Amplitude; Chetan Puttagunta, early-stage specialist with MuleSoft and Elastic wins; Ev Randle, recent partner with prior Kleiner Perkins and Founders Fund experience. They discuss why staying small matters, equal-partnership dynamics, founder-first decision making, candid board relationships, and why that model suits fast-changing AI-era startups.
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Sep 30, 2024 • 1h 8min
#210 CEO & Co-Founder Huntress Kyle Hanslovan w/ Ev Randle: Deep Roots
Kyle Hanslovan, CEO and co-founder of Huntress, shares insights from his journey to building a $1.5 billion cybersecurity firm. He emphasizes the importance of integrity and transparency in leadership, advocating for open communication and even sharing personal finances to foster trust. Partner at Kleiner Perkins, Ev Randle, highlights the rarity of deep diligence in founder-investor relationships. The duo discusses the evolution of leadership in tech, the significance of resilience, and the core values that drive success in high-growth environments.
