19/07/2026
Bill Gurley switched his career twice before ending up in Silicon Valley. First in computer engineering, which felt too siloed; and later working on Wall Street, but banking didn’t excite him. Venture capital, however, was the perfect match for his “personality, character, and curiosity,” he says. Today, he’s best known as an investor behind deals into tech companies like Uber and GrubHub early in their existence.
But despite being involved in some of the most notable deals in recent history, Gurley warns against raising too much money today. Especially in a world where tech startups are reaching billion dollar valuations left and right, it might seem easier than ever for startups to raise. But that’s promised only to certain industries, Gurley says.
Here's his advice: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexyork/2026/07/10/bill-gurleys-expert-advice-on-investing-when-valuations-are-sky-high/?utm_source=ForbesMainFacebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ForbesMainFB
📸: Jamel Toppin for Forbes
