Presented by the Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership
Co-hosted with: Entrepreneurship at SMU
Join the Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership for an evening with legendary venture capitalist Bill Gurley and moderated by Nirav Tolia.
Bill Gurley is a general partner at Benchmark and is widely considered one of the most influential dealmakers in technology history. He has led investments in companies like Uber, Grubhub, and Zillow. Nirav Tolia is the cofounder of Nextdoor and is currently the Executive Chairman of the Spears Institute at the SMU Cox School of Business.
They will discuss the current state of venture capital and the future of entrepreneurship. We will provide a great opportunity for networking and learning from two of the most successful figures in the technology industry.
Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
Time: Check-in begins at 5:00 PM
Location: SMU Cox School of Business
Price: Free (Registration is required)
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