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VC legend Bill Gurley leaves Benchmark, moves to Austin

Legendary venture capitalist Bill Gurley has relocated to Austin, Texas, stepping back from Benchmark to focus on new ventures. Gurley, known for his early investments in companies like Uber, is now involved with the University of Texas at Austin to aid in commercializing entrepreneurial efforts. He expressed that Austin's tech scene has not yet lived up to its potential, preferring the intellectual environment of San Francisco, but enjoys Austin for its lifestyle. AI

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VC legend Bill Gurley leaves Benchmark, moves to Austin

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 · Jessica Mathews ·

    From his new home in Austin, legendary VC Bill Gurley opens up about why he stepped back from Benchmark and his next act

    The famous VC explains why Steve Martin inspired him to retire from day to day venture capital, and why if a programmer is not using A.I., “you're probably writing your own death certificate.”