Bill Gurley to Launch First Book, 'Runnin' Down a Dream,' in Early 2026

Venture capitalist Bill Gurley, a general partner at Benchmark, is set to release his first book, "Runnin' Down a Dream," in February 2026. The announcement came via a new blog post, which Gurley highlighted in a recent social media update. According to the tweet from Bill Gurley, > "New blog post (its been a while 🤠) about coming book launch. https://t.co/YQNjyL4jgu".

Gurley described the upcoming publication as a significant personal endeavor, stating on social media, "I have written my first book! A passion project of almost 10 years, Runnin' Down a Dream aims to give people both the motivation & the methods for thriving in a career they actually love." He emphasized the deep personal investment, adding, "Put a lot of heart and soul into this - hope you it." The book is designed to guide individuals in finding their dream careers and avoiding professional regret.

"Runnin' Down a Dream" is based on Gurley's popular college talk and outlines six core principles for a fulfilling career: chasing curiosity, honing craft, developing mentors, embracing peers, going where the action is, and giving back. These tenets are brought to life through Gurley's direct narrative and stories of successful industry figures. The book aims to inspire a new generation to pursue purpose-filled careers beyond conventional paths.

Bill Gurley is a highly respected figure in Silicon Valley, known for his early investments in companies like Uber and his insightful writings on technology and venture capital through his "Above the Crowd" blog. His extensive experience in identifying and nurturing successful ventures lends significant weight to his advice on career development and personal fulfillment.

Penguin Random House will publish "Runnin' Down a Dream" in the United States on February 24, 2026, with Penguin's Torva imprint handling the UK release on February 26, 2026. The book is anticipated to offer valuable perspectives for young professionals and anyone seeking to align their passion with their profession.