Benchmark Capital

Industry: Venture capital firm

Description

Benchmark is an American venture capital firm responsible for the early stage funding of numerous successful startups including Dropbox, Twitter, Uber, Snapchat, Instagram, and Discord. In 1997, the firm invested $6.7 million in eBay, which made it worth more than $5 billion by the spring of 1999. Founded: May 1, 1995, Menlo Park, CA Headquarters: Menlo Park, CA Founders: Andy Rachleff, Bob Kagle, Kevin Harvey, Bruce Dunlevie Type of business: Limited liability company

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Benchmark Capital Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Rich Barton Rich Barton Seattle, Washington Details
Rich Barton's Benchmark Capital Experience February 2005 - Present
Job Entrepreneur
Industry Internet
Experience
Zillow Group  February 2005 - Present
Glassdoor  June 2007 - Present
Trover   January 2011 - Present
Benchmark Capital   February 2005 - Present
Netflix  February 2002 - Present
Nextdoor.com  February 2011 - Present
RealSelf.com  June 2008 - Present
Avvo  June 2006 - Present
Year Up  January 2012 - Present
CommonSenseMedia.Org   January 2008 - January 2013

Skills
E-commerce, Venture Capital, Start-ups, Product Management, Entrepreneurship, Capital Raising

Education
Stanford University   1985 — 1989
B.S. General Engineering: Industrial Economics

New Canaan High School   1981 — 1985

David Hughes David Hughes San Francisco Bay Area Details
David Hughes's Benchmark Capital Experience June 2003 - June 2004
Job CEO at Silver Peak Systems
Industry Computer Networking
Experience
Silver Peak Systems  June 2013 - Present
Silver Peak Systems  2004 - June 2013
Benchmark Capital   June 2003 - June 2004
BlueLeaf   August 2000 - August 2002
Cisco Systems  1996 - 2000
Stratacom  1994 - 1996
Nortel Networks  1992 - 1994

Skills
Networking, Optimization, Virtualization, Software Development, Cloud Computing, Web Services, Start-ups, SaaS, Enterprise Software, Product Management, Data Analysis

Education
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)

University of Wollongong
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Craig Weissman Craig Weissman San Francisco Bay Area Details
Craig Weissman's Benchmark Capital Experience September 2011 - March 2012
Job CoFounder at Duetto Research
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Duetto Research  February 2012 - Present
Opower  October 2011 - Present
Adaptive Biotechnologies  January 2010 - February 2013
Benchmark Capital   September 2011 - March 2012
Salesforce.com  October 2002 - June 2011
E.piphany  August 1997 - March 2002
Clarify  August 1995 - August 1997

Skills
SaaS, Analytics, Enterprise Software, Cloud Computing, PaaS, Architecture, Java, Scalability, CRM, Product Management, Distributed Systems, Big Data, SQL, ETL, Business Intelligence, Salesforce.com, Data Center, Start-ups, Force.com, Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Management, Entrepreneurship, Web Services, Hadoop, Agile Methodologies, Software Development, SOA, Agile Project Management, REST, Architectures, Mobile Applications, Enterprise Architecture, Open Source, Scrum

Education
Harvard University   1991 — 1995
AB/SM, Applied Math, Computer Science

Kim McChane Kim McChane San Francisco Bay Area Details
Kim McChane's Benchmark Capital Experience March 2006 - Present
Job Executive Assistant at Benchmark Capital
Industry Venture Capital & Private Equity
Experience
Benchmark Capital   March 2006 - Present
Accel Partners  March 2000 - March 2006

Education
University of California, Davis

Sarah Leary Sarah Leary San Francisco Bay Area Details
Sarah Leary's Benchmark Capital Experience August 2007 - January 2008
Job CoFounder, Vice President of Marketing and Operations at Nextdoor, Inc.
Industry Internet
Experience
Nextdoor, Inc.   June 2014 - Present
Nextdoor.com  July 2010 - June 2014
Middlesex School  1999 - September 2012
Fanbase   January 2008 - April 2010
Benchmark Capital   August 2007 - January 2008
Shopping.com (an eBay Company)   April 2003 - January 2006
Epinions.com  August 1999 - April 2003
Greylock  September 1998 - August 1999
Microsoft Corporation  August 1992 - February 1997

Skills
Product Management, Marketing, E-commerce, Mergers, Start-ups, Web 2.0, Community, User Generated Content, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, User Experience, Monetization, Business Strategy, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Team Leadership, Venture Capital, Strategic Planning, Product Marketing, Team Building, Management, Angel Investing, Cross-functional Team..., Analytics, Integrated Marketing, Strategy, Social Media, Web Marketing, Corporate Development, Executive Management, Strategic Partnerships, Social Media Marketing, Go-to-market Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Mobile Marketing, Digital Media, Online Marketing, Mobile Devices, Online Advertising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mobile Internet, Social Networking, Lead Generation, Digital Strategy, Viral Marketing, SEM, Public Relations, Mobile Applications, Affiliate Marketing, Digital Marketing

Education
Harvard Business School   1997 — 1998
MBA

Harvard University   1988 — 1992
AB, Economics

Middlesex School   1984 — 1988

Mona Kiani Mona Kiani San Francisco Bay Area Details
Mona Kiani's Benchmark Capital Experience April 2011 - Present
Job Optimizing Organizational & ResultsBased Strategies in the Entertainment & Financial Industries
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Benchmark Capital   April 2011 - Present
The Urban Monarch   April 2011 - Present
CBS Radio  February 2010 - Present

Education
California State University-Hayward
Bachelor of Business Managament (B.B.M.)

San Francisco State University, College of Extended Learning: Music/Recording Industry
Music/Recording Industry Certificate

Tiffany D'Epiro Tiffany D'Epiro San Francisco Bay Area Details
Tiffany D'Epiro's Benchmark Capital Experience December 2007 - April 2008
Job Executive Assistant
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Apple  November 2014 - July 2015
Cisco  May 2008 - August 2014
Mio Vicino   October 2007 - July 2013
Benchmark Capital   December 2007 - April 2008
Gap Inc./Old Navy   December 2006 - June 2007
Embassy Suites  May 2005 - May 2006
Lulu Belle Boutique   March 2003 - February 2005
ValleyCrest Companies  September 2002 - October 2004

Skills
Program Management, Cloud Computing, Data Center, Sales, Salesforce.com, Outlook, Hospitality Industry, Food & Beverage, Travel Arrangements, Non-profit Volunteer, Volunteer Recruiting, Catering, Office Administration, Executive Calendar..., Project Management, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Events Coordination, Event Management, Cross-functional Team..., Vendor Management, Customer Service, Event Planning, Administrative..., Management

Education
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Francisco
Merchandise Marketing

Michelle Goguen Michelle Goguen Portland, Oregon Area Details
Michelle Goguen's Benchmark Capital Experience May 1996 - September 2000
Job Executive Advisor
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Goguen & Associates   March 2008 - Present
Omidyar Family Enterprises   January 2007 - March 2008
Omidyar Network  November 2004 - December 2006
Jeff Skoll   July 2002 - November 2004
Omidyar Network  November 1999 - November 2004
Benchmark Capital   May 1996 - September 2000
eBay  February 1998 - November 1999
PointCast  May 1996 - September 1999
Narrative Communications   April 1996 - September 1998
Lotus Development  September 1993 - December 1996

Skills
Strategic Communications, Pattern Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Crisis Communications, Start-ups, Venture Capital, Community Sites, Executive Coaching, Trendspotting, New Media, Speech Writing, Reputation Management, Business Development, Strategic Planning

Education
Penn State University   1985 — 1989
BA, Communications

David M. Beirne David M. Beirne Aspen, Colorado Details
David M. Beirne's Benchmark Capital Experience March 1997 - September 2007
Job Chairman Fantex
Industry Internet
Experience
Fantex Holdings, Incorporated   January 2012 - Present
Benchmark Capital   March 1997 - September 2007
Ramsey/Beirne Associates, Inc.   October 1987 - May 1997

Education
Bryant University   1981 — 1985
BS, Business Administration and Management, General

Vince Monical Vince Monical San Francisco Bay Area Details
Vince Monical's Benchmark Capital Experience May 2002 - September 2002
Job Angel Investor
Industry Internet
Experience
Bay Labs (Stealth Startup)   September 2014 - Present
Various Startups  January 2002 - Present
PowerReviews  November 2009 - June 2012
GroupPulse, Inc.   November 2009 - November 2011
Google  September 2008 - November 2009
Google  February 2005 - June 2008
Google  September 2003 - November 2005
Benchmark Capital   May 2002 - September 2002
Flutter.com - Betfair.com   June 1999 - April 2002
Bain & Company  May 1997 - July 1999

Skills
Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Analytics, E-commerce, Product Strategy, Advertising, Social Media, Sales, Facebook, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Digital Media, Google Analytics, Product Development, SaaS, Digital Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Business Planning, Business Development, Management, Strategy, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Strategic Partnerships, Online Advertising, Product Marketing, Venture Capital, Executive Management, Mobile Devices

Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School   1995 — 1997
Finance and Strategic Management, Innovation, Entrepreneurship

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1987 — 1991
BS, Finance

Tracy Silvey Tracy Silvey San Francisco Bay Area Details
Tracy Silvey's Benchmark Capital Experience February 2007 - November 2007
Job Administrative Business Partner
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Google Inc.  May 2011 - Present
Accel Partners  November 2007 - May 2011
Benchmark Capital   February 2007 - November 2007
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney  June 2005 - December 2005

Skills
Administrative..., Outlook, Venture Capital, Mergers & Acquisitions, Microsoft Excel, Management, Private Equity

Education
Santa Clara University School of Law   2013 — 2016
Candidate for J.D., December 2016

Santa Clara University - Leavey School of Business   2002 — 2006
Finance, Business

Bret Taylor Bret Taylor San Francisco Bay Area Details
Bret Taylor's Benchmark Capital Experience June 2007 - September 2007
Job CEO at Quip
Industry Internet
Experience
Quip  September 2012 - Present
TASER International  July 2014 - Present
Facebook  August 2009 - July 2012
FriendFeed   October 2007 - August 2009
Benchmark Capital   June 2007 - September 2007
Google  March 2003 - June 2007

Education
Stanford   2002 — 2003
MS, Computer Science

Stanford   1998 — 2002
BS, Computer Science

David Kaneda David Kaneda San Francisco, California Details
David Kaneda's Benchmark Capital Experience July 2012 - March 2014
Job Design and web tech
Industry Design
Experience
Google  June 2014 - Present
Benchmark Capital   July 2012 - March 2014
Sencha  December 2009 - April 2012
Freelance  August 2009 - January 2010
Morfunk, LLC   2008 - August 2009
Dyad Communications   May 2006 - August 2009
pinch/zoom   2009 - 2009
David Kaneda Design   July 2002 - May 2006
Image Group, Inc.   October 2002 - October 2004

Skills
User Experience, HTML 5, User Interface, User Interface Design, JavaScript, Node.js, Web Development, Mobile Design, CSS3, CSS, Mobile Applications, Ext JS, Web Applications, Graphic Design, SASS, Web Design, SEO, Sencha, Front-end, PHP, jQuery, Mobile Devices, Branding & Identity, HTML5, Compass, User Experience Design, UX, Ruby, JSON, Wireframes, UI, Brand Development, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, XHTML, Usability, CoffeeScript, Flash, Email Marketing, Web Standards, ActionScript, Backbone.js, AngularJS

Education
Art Institute of Philadelphia   2003 — 2004
Graphic Design

Daniel Finnigan Daniel Finnigan San Francisco Bay Area Details
Daniel Finnigan's Benchmark Capital Experience November 2007 - June 2008
Job CEO Jobvite "We are hiring, too!"
Industry Internet
Experience
Jobvite  2008 - Present
Identified  April 2013 - February 2014
Benchmark Capital   November 2007 - June 2008
Yahoo  June 2002 - July 2007
Edgeio.com   2007 - 2007
Knight Ridder  1999 - 2002
SBC  1996 - 1999
Los Angeles Times  1994 - 1996
The Advisory Board Company  May 1993 - February 1994
Philadelphia Inquirer  1988 - 1992

Skills
SaaS, Start-ups, Product Management, Strategic Partnerships, Online Advertising, Venture Capital, Business Development, Product Development, Enterprise Software, Mergers, Entrepreneurship, Product Marketing, E-commerce, Analytics, Cloud Computing, Digital Media, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Monetization, Leadership, Account Management, B2B, Digital Marketing, General Awesomeness, Recruiting, Sales, Go-to-market Strategy, Mobile Devices, CEOs, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, New Business Development, CRM, Managing Finances, Social Media Marketing, SEM, Lead Generation, Applicant Tracking..., Background Checks

Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School   1991 — 1993
MBA

University of California, Los Angeles   1980 — 1984
BA

Rolling Hills High   1976 — 1980

Katherine Bleich Katherine Bleich Greater New York City Area Details
Katherine Bleich's Benchmark Capital Experience 2008 - 2009
Job Community Lead at World Economic Forum
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
World Economic Forum  July 2014 - July 2015
World Economic Forum  April 2014 - July 2014
World Economic Forum  September 2013 - April 2014
Toilet Hackers   June 2013 - August 2013
American Express  May 2012 - September 2012
Endeavor  2009 - 2011
Benchmark Capital   2008 - 2009

Skills
Non-profits, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Project Management, Nonprofits, International..., Fundraising, Community Outreach, Corporate Social..., Economic Development, Organizational..., Grants, Leadership, Program Management, Proposal Writing, Strategic Planning

Education
New York University   2011 — 2013
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) at Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service

Université Paris Sorbonne (Paris IV) / Sorbonne University   2007 — 2007

American University of Paris
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Michelle Pineda Michelle Pineda San Francisco Bay Area Details
Michelle Pineda's Benchmark Capital Experience 1999 - 2005
Job Risk Management Specialist at Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company
Industry Insurance
Experience
Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company (OMIC)   January 2014 - Present
Symantec  May 2010 - July 2013
Symantec  September 2008 - May 2010
Symantec  January 2008 - September 2008
XOJET  July 2005 - June 2007
Benchmark Capital   1999 - 2005
Vanguard Venture Partners   June 1998 - August 1999
Mirror Image  1996 - 1998
The Doctors' Company  January 1988 - December 1996
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP   1987 - 1988

Skills
Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Negotiation, Networking, Security, Salesforce.com, Cloud Computing, Venture Capital, SaaS, Enterprise Software, Strategic Partnerships, Start-ups, Business Development, Strategy, Solution Selling, Sales Management, Lead Generation, New Business Development, Go-to-market Strategy, Leadership, Analytics

Education
St. Mary's College of California   1992 — 1994
MBA, General Business

Golden Gate University, School of Law   1985 — 1986
Finished One Year of Law School, Law

California State University-Hayward
BA English Literature, Hayward State University

Insurance License
Property and Casualty Broker/Agent Lic. #OA93307 - Inactive

Daisy Bates Daisy Bates Menlo Park, California Details
Daisy Bates's Benchmark Capital Experience September 2009 - December 2011
Job Venture Capitalist at Benchmark Capital
Industry Venture Capital & Private Equity
Experience
Menlo Ventures  April 2012 - Present
Benchmark Capital   September 2009 - December 2011

Skills
Venture Capital, Start-ups, Strategic Partnerships, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Business Strategy, Enterprise Software, Product Management, SaaS, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Corporate Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Alliances, Solution Selling, Management Consulting, Go-to-market Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Mobile Devices, Cross-functional Team, Business Planning, Product Marketing

Education
University of Florida   2004 — 2006
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Caltech   2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Business Administration and Management, General, A

Gina Lin Gina Lin San Francisco Bay Area Details
Gina Lin's Benchmark Capital Experience June 2013 - January 2014
Job Executive Assistant at Sand Hill Global Advisors
Industry Investment Management
Experience
Sand Hill Global Advisors  May 2014 - Present
Benchmark Capital   June 2013 - January 2014
Blowfish Sushi To Die For  October 2010 - October 2012
Straits and Sino Restaurants  February 2010 - October 2010

Skills
Social Media, Catering, Restaurants, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Menu Development, Customer Service, Sales, Hospitality, Online Marketing, Marketing, Social Networking, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Parties, Banquets, New Business Development, CRM, Marketing Strategy, Budgets, Market Research, Promotions, Corporate Events, Entertainment, Facebook, Trade Shows, Public Relations, Email Marketing, Food & Beverage, Sponsorship, Office Administration, Administrative..., Office Management, Axys, Advertising, Investments, Financial Services, Lead Generation, Leadership, Marketing Communications

Education
De Anza College
General Studies

Andrea Chaney Andrea Chaney Portland, Oregon Area Details
Andrea Chaney's Benchmark Capital Experience July 2004 - July 2008
Job Customer Success Manager at SurveyMonkey.com, LLC
Industry Internet
Experience
SurveyMonkey.com, LLC   May 2009 - Present
The Bar Method  February 2011 - February 2012
Benchmark Capital   July 2004 - July 2008

Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Customer Service, Salesforce.com, Account Management, Research, SaaS

Education
San Francisco State University
BA, Liberal Studies

Sara Shackelford Sara Shackelford Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Sara Shackelford's Benchmark Capital Experience August 2004 - June 2007
Job
Industry Venture Capital & Private Equity
Experience
Updata Partners  October 2012 - Present
Adams Street Partners  July 2007 - July 2012
Benchmark Capital   August 2004 - June 2007

Skills
Fund Accounting, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Corporate Finance, Project Management, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Payroll, Budgets, Cash Flow, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2008 — 2011
Master of Science in Accountancy, Accounting

University of Missouri-Columbia   2000 — 2003
B.A., Linguistics

University of Missouri-Columbia   2000 — 2003
B.A., French

Alok Vasudev Alok Vasudev San Francisco Bay Area Details
Alok Vasudev's Benchmark Capital Experience 2013 - 2015
Job VC at Spectrum 28
Industry Venture Capital & Private Equity
Experience
Spectrum 28   June 2015 - Present
Benchmark Capital   2013 - 2015
Lux Capital  2011 - 2013
Stanford University  2008 - 2013
Freescale Semiconductor  2005 - 2007
The University of Texas  2003 - 2007

Education
Stanford University   2007 — 2013
PhD, Electrical Engineering

Stanford University   2007 — 2010
MS, Electrical Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin   2003 — 2007
BS, Electrical Engineering

Mike Cassidy Mike Cassidy San Francisco Bay Area Details
Mike Cassidy's Benchmark Capital Experience June 2007 - May 2008
Job Vice President & Project Leader of Project Loon at Google
Industry Internet
Experience
Google  October 2014 - Present
Google  December 2011 - October 2014
Google  May 2010 - December 2011
Ruba, Inc.   May 2008 - May 2010
Benchmark Capital   June 2007 - May 2008
MTV Networks  2006 - 2007
Xfire  January 2003 - May 2006
Direct Hit   March 1998 - January 2000
Stylus Innovation   September 1990 - February 1996

Skills
Start-ups, Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship, Product Management, Strategic Partnerships, Corporate Development, Mobile Devices, Monetization, Product Development, Product Marketing, E-commerce, Mobile Applications, Digital Media, Business Development, User Experience, Online Advertising, Strategy, Mergers, Analytics, Technology, Business Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Angel Investing, Management, Go-to-market Strategy, Leadership, Executive Management, Competitive Analysis, Venture Financing, Mobile Marketing, Big Data, Enterprise Software, Cloud Computing, Scalability, Mobile Internet

Education
Harvard Business School
MBA

MIT
BS + MS

Daniel Hoffer Daniel Hoffer San Francisco Bay Area Details
Daniel Hoffer's Benchmark Capital Experience September 2010 - August 2011
Job Productdriven GM
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Tandem Capital  April 2015 - Present
Board of Directors or Advisors, Investments, and Mentorship   January 2010 - Present
Kanvas Labs   November 2014 - August 2015
TripIt  June 2013 - April 2015
CouchSurfing International  September 2010 - July 2012
Benchmark Capital   September 2010 - August 2011
Symantec  July 2009 - September 2010
Couchsurfing.com   January 2004 - September 2010
Symantec Corporation  July 2007 - July 2009
Siebel Systems  January 2005 - June 2005

Skills
General Management, Business Strategy, Product Management, Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, Venture Capital, Strategic Partnerships, Enterprise Software, Management, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Analytics, Mobile Devices, Start-ups

Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School   2005 — 2007
MBA

University of California, Berkeley - Walter A. Haas School of Business   2005 — 2007

Harvard University   1995 — 2000
AB

Pushpendra Mohta Pushpendra Mohta San Francisco Bay Area Details
Pushpendra Mohta's Benchmark Capital Experience February 2000 - July 2000
Job CEO, Vayusphere. Entrepreneur, Investor
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Vayusphere  July 2000 - Present
RafikiSoft   August 2013 - Present
Benchmark Capital   February 2000 - July 2000
AT&T  January 1998 - February 2000
TCG  January 1997 - January 1998
CERFnet  June 1989 - January 1997

Skills
Start-ups, Entrepreneur, Venture Capital, Enterprise Software, Mergers, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Intelligence, Integration, Software Development, Entrepreneurship, Mobile Devices, Management, Cisco Technologies, Leadership, Product Management, Corporate Development, Business Development, Strategy, Negotiation, IP, Telecommunications, Executive Management, Cloud Computing, Strategic Partnerships

Education
University of California, San Diego   1987 — 1989
M.S., Electical Engineering / Communication Theory and Systems

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi   1983 — 1987
B. Tech, Electrical Engineering

Ramjas School   1977 — 1983

Drew Dunlevie Drew Dunlevie Menlo Park, California Details
Drew Dunlevie's Benchmark Capital Experience April 1999 - April 2000
Job Co Founder at Fanbase Media
Industry Internet
Experience
Fanbase Media   February 2014 - Present
Vox Media, Inc. (SB Nation)   February 2011 - Present
Barking Carnival (FanTake)   August 2007 - March 2011
Veraloft   April 2004 - March 2011
Mozes   September 2008 - October 2009
Yahoo  April 2002 - April 2004
Toysrus.com (Toys 'R' Us)   April 2000 - July 2001
Benchmark Capital   April 1999 - April 2000
SegaSoft  November 1996 - April 1999
Rocket Science Games (   January 1996 - November 1996

Skills
Direct Marketing, PPC, Product Marketing, Digital Media, Online Advertising, Social Media, Digital Marketing, New Media, Strategic Partnerships, Social Networking, User Experience, Mobile Marketing, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Business Development

Education
University of Texas @ Austin   1987 — 1991
BA, English

New York University   1994 — 1994
Tisch - Summer Certificate - Intensive Filmmaking Program, Film/Cinema/Video Studies

Lake Highlands High School

Michael Wolfe Michael Wolfe San Francisco Bay Area Details
Michael Wolfe's Benchmark Capital Experience October 2009 - September 2010
Job Cofounder, Sagan Systems
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Sagan Systems   August 2014 - Present
Point Nine Capital   March 2014 - Present
Startup Advisor and Investor   January 2013 - August 2014
Pipewise   September 2010 - December 2012
Benchmark Capital   October 2009 - September 2010
Symantec  January 2009 - October 2009
Vontu, Inc   February 2002 - February 2009
Kana Communications  March 1997 - March 2001
IPRO  March 1995 - March 1997
Goldman Sachs  June 1991 - February 1994

Skills
Entrepreneurship, SaaS, Start-ups, Enterprise Software, Product Management, Management, Cloud Computing, Lead Generation, Analytics, Strategic Partnerships, CRM, Business Development, Mobile Devices, Channel, Product Marketing, Venture Capital, Business Strategy, Mobile Applications, Consulting, Process Improvement, Mergers, Human Resources, Information Security, Security, Product Development, Program Management, E-commerce, B2B, Go-to-market Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions

Education
Stanford University   1990 — 1991
MS, Computer Science

Stanford University   1986 — 1990
BS, Computer Science

Fort Knox High School   1983 — 1986

Ronnie Fields Ronnie Fields San Francisco Bay Area Details
Ronnie Fields's Benchmark Capital Experience January 2001 - May 2001
Job IT Project Manager
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Stanford University Libraries  December 2001 - Present
BenchMark Capital   January 2001 - May 2001
Visual Networks (Inverse Network Technology)   2000 - 2001
Visual Networks  January 2000 - December 2000
Inverse Network   May 1998 - December 1999
Stanford University  April 1995 - May 1998

Skills
Network Administration, System Administration, Windows, Project Management, Disaster Recovery, HTML, Active Directory, Linux, Information Technology, Unix, SQL, Integration, Networking, Troubleshooting, OS X

Education
New Horizons   2000 — 2000
Network computing

Foothill College   1995 — 1995
IT

San Jose State University   1986 — 1992
BS, Business/MIS

Fuller Theological Seminary
Master's Degree, Master's of Theology and Ministry

University of California, Santa Cruz
IT

Fuller Theological Seminary

Nativity

Victor Echevarria Victor Echevarria San Francisco Bay Area Details
Victor Echevarria's Benchmark Capital Experience June 2008 - December 2008
Job Founder and CEO at Remedy Labs
Industry Internet
Experience
Remedy Labs   September 2015 - Present
Fanbase Media   February 2014 - August 2015
TaskRabbit  February 2011 - February 2014
Frenting / DabNab   May 2009 - February 2011
WIMM Labs / Pillar Ventures   2007 - 2009
Benchmark Capital   June 2008 - December 2008
Rambus Inc.  May 2004 - June 2006
Rambus Inc.  June 2002 - May 2004

Skills
Pricing Strategy, Team Leadership, Software Engineering, Architecture, Technology Evaluation, Embedded Software, Product Management, Hardware, Cleantech, C, Social Media, Marketing, Strategy, Business Development, Product Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Business Strategy, Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship, SaaS, Start-ups, Corporate Development, Management, Competitive Analysis

Education
Harvard Business School   2006 — 2008
MBA

University of California, Berkeley   1997 — 2002
BS, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Servite High School   1993 — 1997

Peter Foley Peter Foley San Francisco Bay Area Details
Peter Foley's Benchmark Capital Experience 1997 - 1997
Job CEO at Wave Semiconductor
Industry Semiconductors
Experience
Wave Semiconductor   December 2009 - Present
Tallwood Venture Capital  February 2006 - August 2009
Predicant Biosciences  May 2002 - October 2005
nBand Communications   October 1997 - December 2001
Benchmark Capital   1997 - 1997
Chromatic Research  1994 - 1997
SuperMac Technology  1990 - 1994
Apple Newton Team   1987 - 1990
Apple Macintosh Team   May 1983 - 1987

Education
University of California, Berkeley   1982 — 1983
MS, Computer Science

Rice University   1974 — 1978
BS, Electrical Engineering

Paul Auvil Paul Auvil San Francisco Bay Area Details
Paul Auvil's Benchmark Capital Experience October 2006 - March 2007
Job Chief Financial Officer at Proofpoint
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Proofpoint Inc. The leader in Email Security   March 2007 - Present
Benchmark Capital   October 2006 - March 2007
VMware  August 2002 - July 2006
Vitria Technology, Inc  April 1998 - January 2002
VLSI Technology, Inc  August 1988 - March 1998

Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management   1986 — 1988
Masters of Management

Dartmouth College   1981 — 1985

Lew Cirne Lew Cirne San Francisco Bay Area Details
Lew Cirne's Benchmark Capital Experience January 2008 - June 2008
Job Founder/CEO, New Relic, Inc.
Industry Computer Software
Experience
New Relic  January 2008 - Present
Benchmark Capital   January 2008 - June 2008
CA  2006 - 2007
Wily Technology, Inc.   September 2001 - March 2006
Wily Technology  January 1998 - September 2001
Apple Computer  1992 - 1995

Skills
Cloud Computing, Application Performance..., Web Performance, SaaS

Education
Dartmouth College   1989 — 1993
AB, Computer Science

Mike Farmwald Mike Farmwald San Francisco Bay Area Details
Mike Farmwald's Benchmark Capital Experience 2000 - 2006
Job Partner at Skymoon Ventures and Owner, Skymoon Ventures
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Intrepid Networks   2010 - Present
Dash Navigation  2003 - Present
Kineto Wireless  2001 - Present
Skymoon Ventures   2000 - Present
Rambus, Inc.   1990 - Present
Benchmark Capital   2000 - 2006
Pedestal Networks  2001 - 2005
Matrix Semiconductor  1998 - 2005
Epigram   1997 - 2000
Chromatic Research  1993 - 1998

Education
Stanford University   1974 — 1981
PhD, Computer Science

Purdue University   1971 — 1974
BS, Mathematics

Mitch Lasky Mitch Lasky San Francisco Bay Area Details
Mitch Lasky's Benchmark Capital Experience April 2007 - Present
Job
Industry Venture Capital & Private Equity
Experience
Benchmark Capital   April 2007 - Present
PlayFab, Inc.   April 2015 - Present
Outpost Games, Inc.   December 2014 - Present
Hammer & Chisel   October 2013 - Present
Cyanogen Inc  March 2013 - Present
Snapchat, Inc.   December 2012 - Present
thatgamecompany  May 2012 - Present
Meteor Entertainment  August 2011 - Present
Red Robot Labs Inc.  June 2011 - Present
Engine Yard  November 2007 - Present

Skills
Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Mergers, Product Management, Strategy, E-commerce, Business Development, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Social Networking, Product Development, Cloud Computing, Management, Leadership

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   1985 — 1988
JD

Harvard University   1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Cathie Whalen Cathie Whalen San Francisco Bay Area Details
Cathie Whalen's Benchmark Capital Experience July 1995 - December 1997
Job CFO at Positive Coaching Alliance
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Positive Coaching Alliance  December 2012 - Present
Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley  August 2006 - December 2012
RoseRyan, Inc.   2006 - 2006
Benchmark Capital   July 1995 - December 1997
Price Waterhouse  July 1984 - July 1995

Skills
Fundraising, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Budget, Leadership Development, Grant Writing, Team Building, Venture Capital, Executive Management, Start-ups, Mergers, Budgets, Strategic Partnerships, Nonprofits, Entrepreneurship, Program Management, Leadership, Management, Strategy

Education
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business   1980 — 1984
BS, Business Administration, Finance and Accounting emphasis

Santa Clara University   1991 — 1993
Working toward MS, Counseling Psychology

Luciel Leis Luciel Leis San Francisco Bay Area Details
Luciel Leis's Benchmark Capital Experience March 2002 - Present
Job Executive Assistant at Benchmark
Industry Venture Capital & Private Equity
Experience
Benchmark Capital   March 2002 - Present
Joe's Taco Lounge   May 1994 - January 2006
ValiCert  April 1999 - May 2000
Smith Barney  January 1996 - September 1996

Skills
Venture Capital, Start-ups, Marketing, Social Networking

Education
University of Michigan   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science

Saint Louis University in Madrid   1993 — 1994
Political Science

Ann Doran Ann Doran San Francisco Bay Area Details
Ann Doran's Benchmark Capital Experience 1995 - 1998
Job Executive Assistant
Industry Venture Capital & Private Equity
Experience
Redpoint Ventures  2000 - 2007
Institutional Venture Partners  1998 - 2005
Benchmark Capital   1995 - 1998

Skills
Venture Capital

Education
University of California, Berkeley
Courses - UCB Extension

University of Rhode Island
URI - various courses

Vermont College/Norwich University
English

Tammy Solari Tammy Solari Greater San Diego Area Details
Tammy Solari's Benchmark Capital Experience 1995 - 1995
Job KEEP Collective Independent Designer
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
3E Company  January 2013 - Present
Life Technologies  December 2009 - July 2012
Crux Communications Inc   January 2006 - November 2009
Ericsson Wireless Inc.   1999 - 2005
Avistar Communications  1995 - 1998
Merrill Pickard Anderson and Eyre   1995 - 1995
Benchmark Capital   1995 - 1995

Education
Sonoma State University   1992 — 1994
BA, Communications

Judith (Phillips) Dolgin Judith (Phillips) Dolgin Greater Boston Area Details
Judith (Phillips) Dolgin's Benchmark Capital Experience September 2009 - September 2010
Job Business Law Associate at Goodwin Procter LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Goodwin Procter LLP  November 2010 - Present
Benchmark Capital   September 2009 - September 2010
Benchmark Capital   January 2009 - May 2009
Goodwin Procter LLP  May 2008 - August 2008
Supreme Court of Israel  May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Securities Regulation, Licensing, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Corporate Finance

Education
University of Pennsylvania Law School   2006 — 2009
J.D.

Dartmouth College   2000 — 2004
A.B.

Newton North HS

Newton North HS

Stephen Pelletier Stephen Pelletier San Francisco, California Details
Stephen Pelletier's Benchmark Capital Experience January 1997 - July 1997
Job Chief Operating Officer at ApplePie Capital
Industry Financial Services
Experience
ApplePie Capital   July 2013 - Present
Ask.com  January 2014 - July 2014
Ask.com  September 2013 - December 2013
Indiegogo  June 2012 - June 2013
Kabam  January 2011 - March 2012
Silent Capital Corporation   2009 - 2010
Sun Microsystems  2002 - 2006
OffRoad Capital  1997 - 2001
Benchmark Capital   January 1997 - July 1997
Intuit  1991 - 1996

Skills
SaaS, Ruby on Rails, Cloud Computing, Software Engineering, Mobile Applications, Agile Methodologies, Software Development, Product Management, Start-ups, Scalability, Scrum, Web Applications, Java, Strategic Partnerships, General Management, Entrepreneurship, Mobile Devices, Agile Project Management, User Experience

Education
Harvard University   1971 — 1975
BA, Philosophy

Phillips Andover Academy   1967 — 1971

Krystal Shih Krystal Shih New York, New York Details
Krystal Shih's Benchmark Capital Experience April 2009 - April 2011
Job EA Team Lead at ZocDoc
Industry Internet
Experience
ZocDoc  February 2015 - Present
ZocDoc  August 2012 - Present
General Catalyst Partners  May 2011 - August 2012
Benchmark Capital   April 2009 - April 2011
Parties That Cook  September 2009 - January 2010

Skills
Venture Capital, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Private Equity, Start-ups, Event Planning, Time Management, Mobile Devices, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Marketing, Communication, Administrative..., Executive..., Management, Outlook

Education
California State University-East Bay
BA

Nicolette Nowak Nicolette Nowak San Francisco Bay Area Details
Nicolette Nowak's Benchmark Capital Experience May 2014 - February 2015
Job Legal at Upwork
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Upwork  May 2015 - Present
Elance-oDesk  April 2015 - May 2015
LinkedIn  August 2014 - April 2015
Benchmark Capital   May 2014 - February 2015
Benchmark Capital   June 2012 - August 2012
Brownstein Thomas, LLP   May 2012 - June 2012
Recurrent Energy  May 2011 - August 2011
Florida House of Representatives  January 2009 - May 2009

Skills
Legal Writing, Legislation, Corporate Governance, Trusts, Fundraising, Trademark Infringement, Strategy, Social Media, MySQL, New Business Development, Microsoft Excel, Leadership

Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law   2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor

Università Commerciale 'Luigi Bocconi'   2012 — 2012
International Law and Legal Studies

University of Florida   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Economics

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