Dossier
Bill Gurley
Coverage of Bill Gurley in the Nexus archive.
- AI is just software
The article discusses the debate over AI IP theft and open-source models, comparing AI to software to argue for free-market innovation. US officials like Michael Kratsios and Scott Bessent accuse China of IP theft, while venture capitalist Bill Gurley advocates for market-driven solutions. The author suggests Chinese imitation won't harm American AI labs, as frontier models can maintain their lead through self-improvement and ecosystem development.
- Bill Gurley, Jack Altman back startup Pursuit, which helps companies sell to government
Pursuit, a startup helping companies sell to government agencies, raised a $22 million seed round led by Mike Rosengarten, co-founder of OpenGov, with participation from notable VCs including Bill Gurley and Jack Altman.