Benchmark Capital
Industry: Venture capital firm
DescriptionBenchmark 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
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
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)
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
Benchmark Capital March 2006 - Present
Accel Partners March 2000 - March 2006
Education
University of California, Davis
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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