# Kleiner Perkins on The No Agenda Show Kleiner Perkins comes up in 49 chapters across 44 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2007 to November 2024. - **Chapters:** 49 - **Episodes:** 44 - **Discussed:** November 2007 – November 2024 - **Related topics:** [Al Gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [John Doerr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-doerr.md), [Venture Capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venture-capital.md), [Silicon Valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [Ray Lane](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ray-lane.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Ellen Pao](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ellen-pao.md), [Green Tech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-tech.md), [Fisker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisker.md), [Joost](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joost.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 49 ### PodShow, Joost and Short-Form Video History - **Episode:** [1709: Umpty Ump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1709-umpty-ump.md) - **Published:** 2024-11-03 - **Time:** 2:28:41–2:30:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1709-umpty-ump/chapter/podshow-joost-and-short-form-video-history.md The history of PodShow and the failed video platform Joost is recalled, including a meeting with Kleiner Perkins where investors pushed for "short-form" content. Joost was founded by the creators of Skype but failed to gain traction due to technical issues and poor content strategy. The segment reflects on the cyclical nature of tech trends and the early attempts to monetize online video. Keywords: [podshow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podshow.md), [joost](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joost.md), short-form video, [kleiner perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kleiner-perkins.md), [skype](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skype.md) ### Podshow History, Silicon Valley Business Culture - **Episode:** [1672: Sand Battery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1672-sand-battery.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-27 - **Time:** 1:10:23–1:12:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1672-sand-battery/chapter/podshow-history-silicon-valley-business-culture.md The hosts reminisce about the early days of Podshow and its transition to Meveo, which was influenced by venture capital pressure from Kleiner Perkins. They discuss the interpersonal nature of Silicon Valley hiring and the "bullcrap dictionary" of tech industry terminology. Keywords: [podshow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podshow.md), [meveo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meveo.md), [kleiner perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kleiner-perkins.md), [skype](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skype.md), [joost](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joost.md) ### Venture Capital Podcasts and AI Product Viability - **Episode:** [1660: Doom Goblin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1660-doom-goblin.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-16 - **Time:** 9:49–13:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1660-doom-goblin/chapter/venture-capital-podcasts-and-ai-product-viability.md Sam Altman's appearance on a venture capital podcast is noted as part of a broader trend of VC firms hosting their own media. The discussion questions the business model of AI companies, suggesting that while AI can assist with basic coding tasks, it lacks the creative depth required for professional software engineering. Keywords: [sam altman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sam-altman.md), [venture capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venture-capital.md), [kleiner perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kleiner-perkins.md), [coding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coding.md), [exit strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exit-strategy.md) ### Silicon Valley Venture Capital, SVB Banking Covenants - **Episode:** [1537: Dig Up Canada!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1537-dig-up-canada.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-12 - **Time:** 32:31–35:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1537-dig-up-canada/chapter/silicon-valley-venture-capital-svb-banking-covenants.md The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank reveals the "incestuous" nature of the tech ecosystem, where venture capital firms like Sequoia Capital and Kleiner Perkins often mandated that their startups bank exclusively with SVB. This concentration of risk meant that a significant majority of VC-backed firms globally were exposed to the bank's failure. The resulting liquidity crisis is expected to lead to a "culling of the herd" as unprofitable startups struggle to meet payroll without their lines of credit. Keywords: [sequoia capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sequoia-capital.md), [kleiner perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kleiner-perkins.md), wilson sonsini, [venture capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venture-capital.md), svb, [startups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/startups.md) ### Venture Capital Trends, Kleiner Perkins and Podshow History - **Episode:** [1529: Google Barf](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1529-google-barf.md) - **Published:** 2023-02-13 - **Time:** 55:53–1:00:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1529-google-barf/chapter/venture-capital-trends-kleiner-perkins-and-podshow-history.md A historical anecdote regarding Kleiner Perkins and the startup Podshow illustrates how venture capitalists often chase "the next big thing," such as the failed video service Joost. Google currently spends $13 billion quarterly on traffic acquisition to maintain its advertising lead. The current AI boom is compared to previous tech cycles where dominant players like Yahoo and MySpace were eventually displaced. Keywords: [kleiner perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kleiner-perkins.md), [ray lane](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ray-lane.md), [ellen pao](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ellen-pao.md), [joost](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joost.md), [mevio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mevio.md), traffic acquisition ### John Doerr, Al Gore, Climate Change Activism - **Episode:** [1398: Gender Justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1398-gender-justice.md) - **Published:** 2021-11-11 - **Time:** 1:01:31–1:05:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1398-gender-justice/chapter/john-doerr-al-gore-climate-change-activism.md Venture capitalist John Doerr of Kleiner Perkins is featured discussing his weekly consultations with Al Gore to advance climate action. Doerr expresses regret over the 2000 election, suggesting the world would be decades ahead in emission reductions if Gore had become president. The hosts analyze the transition of the global narrative from COVID-19 concerns to the "catastrophic climate crisis" championed by figures like Greta Thunberg. Keywords: [john doerr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-doerr.md), [kleiner perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kleiner-perkins.md), [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [cop26](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cop26.md), [greta thunberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greta-thunberg.md), green investment ### MailChimp Account Suspension, Email Marketing Deliverability Challenges - **Episode:** [1338: Forever Wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1338-forever-wars.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-15 - **Time:** 5:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1338-forever-wars/chapter/mailchimp-account-suspension-email-marketing-deliverability-challenges.md MailChimp suspended a host's newsletter account after the "Omnivore" algorithm flagged the terms "vaccine" and "experimental" in the same sentence. The discussion highlights the high costs of professional email deliverability, noting that companies like Podshow previously paid $20,000 to $30,000 monthly to avoid spam filters. Google and other major providers are described as competitors that prioritize their own marketing over third-party newsletters. Keywords: [mailchimp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mailchimp.md), [substack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/substack.md), omnivore, [gmail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gmail.md), [kleiner perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kleiner-perkins.md), [sequoia capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sequoia-capital.md), [email marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/email-marketing.md) ### Kleiner Perkins, Sexual Harassment Allegation - **Episode:** [1337: Adam's Storytime](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1337-adam-s-storytime.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-11 - **Time:** 29:35–31:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1337-adam-s-storytime/chapter/kleiner-perkins-sexual-harassment-allegation.md A senior partner at Kleiner Perkins, Ray Lane, informed a regular visitor of a sexual harassment complaint filed by a receptionist. The investigation revealed that the individual had a history of making similar claims at multiple companies. The situation was eventually viewed as a targeted attempt to solicit settlements from high-net-worth individuals in the venture capital sector. Keywords: [kleiner perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kleiner-perkins.md), [ray lane](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ray-lane.md), [sexual harassment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-harassment.md), [venture capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venture-capital.md), [workplace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/workplace.md) ### Pebble Beach Golf, Tourette's Syndrome Joke - **Episode:** [1337: Adam's Storytime](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1337-adam-s-storytime.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-11 - **Time:** 1:42:52–1:45:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1337-adam-s-storytime/chapter/pebble-beach-golf-tourette-s-syndrome-joke.md During a Kleiner Perkins CEO weekend at Pebble Beach, a non-golfer was pressured into playing and subsequently received a mock award for the "most strokes ever." The recipient joked that they couldn't play golf due to Tourette's syndrome. The incident is remembered as a moment of public humiliation by Silicon Valley elites. Keywords: [pebble beach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pebble-beach.md), [kleiner perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kleiner-perkins.md), [golf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/golf.md), [tourette's syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tourette-s-syndrome.md), [humor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humor.md) ### John Doerr, Randy Komisar, and the Elephant Gun Incident - **Episode:** [1201: John's Story Time](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-26 - **Time:** 2:36–5:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time/chapter/john-doerr-randy-komisar-and-the-elephant-gun-incident.md A story is recounted regarding a Silicon Valley CEO with an extensive gun collection and the extreme anti-gun stance of Kleiner Perkins CEO John Doerr. An anecdote describes Doerr reacting negatively to a toy gun worn by Randy Komisar at a Halloween party. The segment concludes with a description of the physical toll of firing a 50-pound elephant gun, which resulted in massive bruising despite using heavy shoulder padding. Keywords: [john doerr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-doerr.md), randy komisar, [kleiner perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kleiner-perkins.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [elephant gun](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elephant-gun.md), [firearms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/firearms.md) ### Elizabeth Warren, Silicon Valley Political Donors - **Episode:** [1194: Mint19](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1194-mint19.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-01 - **Time:** 1:02:10–1:06:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1194-mint19/chapter/elizabeth-warren-silicon-valley-political-donors.md Reports suggest Barack Obama may intervene to prevent Bernie Sanders from securing the nomination, while Elizabeth Warren's campaign struggles to maintain momentum. The hosts discuss the influence of Silicon Valley billionaires like John Doerr of Kleiner Perkins, who fund Democratic candidates in hopes of securing ambassadorships. They argue that these "elite" donors often have a flawed worldview that leads to poor political and technological investments. Keywords: [elizabeth warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [john doerr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-doerr.md), [kleiner perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kleiner-perkins.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md) ### John Doerr Political Donations, Kamala Harris Pronouns - **Episode:** [1181: Solutioning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1181-solutioning.md) - **Published:** 2019-10-17 - **Time:** 51:17–52:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1181-solutioning/chapter/john-doerr-political-donations-kamala-harris-pronouns.md Silicon Valley venture capitalist John Doerr is noted for his significant but often unsuccessful political donations to Democrats. Additionally, Kamala Harris is heard declaring her pronouns at a CNN town hall, which the hosts characterize as extreme virtue signaling. Keywords: [john doerr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-doerr.md), [kleiner perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kleiner-perkins.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [pronouns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pronouns.md), [cnn town hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn-town-hall.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md) ### Beyond Meat IPO, Al Gore, IPCC Report Timing - **Episode:** [1164: Jacked-up Joe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1164-jacked-up-joe.md) - **Published:** 2019-08-18 - **Time:** 1:55:44–1:58:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1164-jacked-up-joe/chapter/beyond-meat-ipo-al-gore-ipcc-report-timing.md The Beyond Meat IPO is scrutinized for its timing relative to an IPCC report urging a global shift toward meatless diets. Major investors in the company include Kleiner Perkins and Al Gore’s sustainability fund. The alignment of the environmental report and the public offering is suggested to be a coordinated effort to maximize investment returns for climate-focused funds. Keywords: [beyond meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beyond-meat.md), [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [ipcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipcc.md), [kleiner perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kleiner-perkins.md), [insider trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insider-trading.md) ### Kleiner Perkins and Silicon Valley Investment Failures - **Episode:** [1135: Miss Lawyer USA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1135-miss-lawyer-usa.md) - **Published:** 2019-05-05 - **Time:** 1:03:39–1:07:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1135-miss-lawyer-usa/chapter/kleiner-perkins-and-silicon-valley-investment-failures.md John C. Dvorak recounts the history of Kleiner Perkins and partner John Doerr, highlighting their pivot to "Green Tech" and several notable investment failures. He mentions the Segway, the Fisker automotive collapse, and a rumored "snowblower" fiasco. Dvorak also claims that the firm missed the initial opportunity to invest in Google and had to buy in later at a higher price to maintain their reputation. Keywords: [john doerr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-doerr.md), [kleiner perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kleiner-perkins.md), [green tech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-tech.md), [segway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/segway.md), [fisker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisker.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md) ### Elon Musk, Tesla Subsidies, Solyndra, Public Investment Returns - **Episode:** [1093: Right Puberty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1093-right-puberty.md) - **Published:** 2018-12-09 - **Time:** 1:08:14–1:11:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1093-right-puberty/chapter/elon-musk-tesla-subsidies-solyndra-public-investment-returns.md Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticizes the lack of public return on government investments in companies like Tesla and Fisker. The discussion highlights the hundreds of millions in subsidies provided to green energy firms like Solyndra that ultimately failed. The cycle of creating "phony problems" to justify large-scale public funding for private companies is described as a scam. Keywords: [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [tesla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesla.md), [solyndra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solyndra.md), [fisker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisker.md), [kleiner perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kleiner-perkins.md) ### Ellen Pao Memoir, Netflix and Shonda Rhimes - **Episode:** [1053: Lefties are Right](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1053-lefties-are-right.md) - **Published:** 2018-07-24 - **Time:** 2:23:40–2:25:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1053-lefties-are-right/chapter/ellen-pao-memoir-netflix-and-shonda-rhimes.md Netflix and producer Shonda Rhimes have acquired the rights to Ellen Pao's memoir, which details her 2012 gender discrimination lawsuit against venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins. The hosts mock the project, suggesting it will be a "laugh riot" and questioning the pronunciation of "venture capital" in local news reports. Keywords: [ellen pao](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ellen-pao.md), [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), shonda rhimes, [kleiner perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kleiner-perkins.md), [me too movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/me-too-movement.md) ### Kleiner Perkins Opium Incident, Ray Lane, Professional Traps - **Episode:** [944: Ming the Magnificent](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/944-ming-the-magnificent.md) - **Published:** 2017-07-06 - **Time:** 14:46–17:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/944-ming-the-magnificent/chapter/kleiner-perkins-opium-incident-ray-lane-professional-traps.md A personal anecdote describes an encounter at a Kleiner Perkins party where a receptionist allegedly offered a guest opium. Months later, venture capitalist Ray Lane investigated the incident, revealing that the employee had a history of attempting to trap male executives into compromising situations for financial settlements. Keywords: [kleiner perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kleiner-perkins.md), [ray lane](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ray-lane.md), [opium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opium.md), [venture capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venture-capital.md), [harassment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harassment.md) ### Al Gore, Renewable Energy Profitability Claims - **Episode:** [916: Personfriend](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/916-personfriend.md) - **Published:** 2017-03-30 - **Time:** 16:23–18:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/916-personfriend/chapter/al-gore-renewable-energy-profitability-claims.md Al Gore, a partner at Kleiner Perkins, claims that renewable energy is now cheaper than fossil fuels due to zero marginal fuel costs. The hosts analyze a clip where Gore suggests that shifting to non-polluting sources results in making more money. They argue that Gore's personal investments in green energy companies influence his public stance. Keywords: [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [renewable energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renewable-energy.md), [solar panels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-panels.md), marginal cost, [kleiner perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kleiner-perkins.md) ### Al Gore and the Inconvenient Sequel Truth to Power - **Episode:** [915: One Belt One Road](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road.md) - **Published:** 2017-03-26 - **Time:** 45:19–48:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/al-gore-and-the-inconvenient-sequel-truth-to-power.md Adam Curry recounts a personal anecdote about attending a Kleiner Perkins CEO weekend at Pebble Beach where Al Gore's first film was screened. Gore is currently promoting his new movie, "An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power." The hosts discuss Gore's role as a partner at Kleiner Perkins and his financial interest in the solar and wind companies he promotes through his climate activism. Keywords: [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [kleiner perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kleiner-perkins.md), [pebble beach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pebble-beach.md), [renewable energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renewable-energy.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md) ### John Dvorak MP3 Claims, Skype Origins - **Episode:** [909: Virtue Signalling](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/909-virtue-signalling.md) - **Published:** 2017-03-05 - **Time:** 1:46:39–1:49:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/909-virtue-signalling/chapter/john-dvorak-mp3-claims-skype-origins.md John Dvorak claims to have written the first public article on MP3 technology. 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