# The Benchmark Way: Running of an Iconic firm with Victor Lazarte

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Podcast: [Venture Unlocked: The playbook for venture capital managers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/venture-unlocked-the-playbook-for-venture-capital-managers-2990261)
Published: 2025-03-19T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://ventureunlocked.substack.com/p/the-benchmark-way-deep-partnerships
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## Resource

Today, I sat down with Victor Lazarte , a Benchmark partner who transitioned from founding a billion-dollar mobile gaming company in Brazil to becoming a venture capitalist in Silicon Valley with Benchmark in 2023. Victor shared Benchmark's unique investment philosophy, which focuses on deep, meaningful partnerships with entrepreneurs, with each partner doing only 1-2 deals per year. We also spoke about the equal partnership Benchmark has, and what that means in practice day to day from a decision making and culture standpoint. This was a fun one so hope you enjoy! Throughout our conversation, Victor provided a nuanced perspective on company building, technological innovation, and the evolving role of venture capital in bringing transformative ideas to market. About Victor Lazarte Victor Lazarte is a General Partner at Benchmark, a renowned venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology investments. With a background in entrepreneurship and investing, Victor brings deep operational expertise and a founder-first mindset to supporting high-growth startups. Before joining Benchmark, Victor co-founded Wildlife Studios, one of the world’s largest mobile gaming companies, where he helped scale the business to global success. His experience in building and leading companies gives him a unique perspective on product development, scaling operations, and long-term strategy. Victor is passionate about partnering with visionary founders to build category-defining companies. He holds a degree in engineering and is committed to fostering innovation across industries. Benchmark is a leading venture capital firm specializing in early-stage technology investments. Known for its hands-on, founder-first approach, Benchmark partners with entrepreneurs to build transformative compa…

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