Two top Google engineers leave — to Benchmark Capital
Two more high-level Google engineers have left the Googleplex — this time to join well-known venture capital firm Benchmark Capital.
Bret Taylor (left) and Jim Norris (right), two of the masterminds behind Google Maps and several other Google products, have joined the firm as “Entrepreneurs in Residence.” This gives them paid positions to hang out at Benchmark’s offices on Silicon Valley’s Sand Hill Road and think through starting a business. They have a specific idea in… Continue Reading
The top five VCs under 40 — what do you think?
The Mercury News has just run a story listing the top five venture capitalists under the age of 40. Reporter Constance Loizos has done a good job with the selection. Here’s her intro.
Below are the names of the VCs and links to short profiles.
1. Danny Rimer. Hits: Skype, Tellme.
2. Roelof Botha. Hits: YouTube.
3. Peter Thiel. Hits: Facebook
4. Peter Fenton. Hits: Reactivity, JBoss, Wily.
5. Kevin Efrusy. Hits: Facebook
Of these, who do you think is tops? Admittedly,… Continue Reading