Silicon Valley Review

Vela Wood
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Silicon Valley Review

In Silicon Valley Review, two venture attorneys review each episode of HBO’s Silicon Valley and discuss how it applies to real startups.

  1. 01/16/2020

    Silicon Valley Review: Series Finale

    In this episode, we review both Ep5 and Ep6 of Season 6, the final episodes of the season and of the series. We discuss terms of service, decentralized internet, Pied Piper's original story, and (spoiler alert) our thoughts on the founders' final decision to sabotage their software. See "Episode Website" for show notes.

    18 min

  2. 12/06/2019

    Silicon Valley Review S6, Ep5: Hooli Chocolate & Pied Piper Peanut Butter

    In this episode, we review S6, Ep5: "Techics" and discuss the legalities of "unmerging" a merger, transferring ownership, and whether or not Pied Piper would be liable for Gavin's unethical actions as CEO of Hooli.  See "Episode Website" for show notes.

    23 min

  3. 12/02/2019

    Silicon Valley Review S6, Ep4: Cold Ice Cream & Hot Kisses

    In this episode, we review S6, Ep4: "Maximizing Alphaness" and discuss Richard's relationship with Ethan, Jared meeting his birth parents, and Gavin's book reading. See "Episode Website" for show notes.

    17 min

  4. 12/02/2019

    Silicon Valley Review S6, Ep3: Board v. Shareholder Consent

    In this episode, we review S6, Ep3: "Hooli Smokes" and discuss fiduciary duties of board members, notification requirements for emergency board meetings, and the difference between board and shareholder consent.  See "Episode Website" for show notes.

    19 min

  5. 12/02/2019

    Silicon Valley Review S6, Ep2: Maximo’s Valuation & Investment Offer

    In this episode, we review S6, Ep2: "Blood Money" and discuss earnouts, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), California's female director requirement, and Maximo's valuation and investment offer.  See "Episode Website" for show notes.

    14 min

  6. 11/21/2019

    Silicon Valley Review S6, Ep1: Data Privacy

    In this episode, we review S6, Ep1: "Artificial Lack of Intelligence" and discuss data privacy. See "Episode Website" for show notes.

    17 min

  7. 05/21/2018

    Silicon Valley Review S5, Ep8: Hockey Stick Growth, Board Control & Fiduciary Growth

    In this episode, we review S5, Ep8: "Fifty-One Percent" and discuss hockey stick growth, giving up board control, and fiduciary duty. See "Episode Website" for show notes.

    24 min

  8. 05/08/2018

    Silicon Valley Review S5, Ep7: VCs vs. ICOs & Enforcing Contracts

    In this episode, we review S5, Ep7: "Initial Coin Offering" and discuss ICOs, valuation milestones, harvesting user data, giving up board control, and enforcing contracts. See "Episode Website" for show notes.

    23 min
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In Silicon Valley Review, two venture attorneys review each episode of HBO’s Silicon Valley and discuss how it applies to real startups.

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