Silicon Valley Review

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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.

  1. 01/16/2020

    Silicon Valley Review: Series Finale

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

    18 min

  2. 12/06/2019

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

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

    23 min

  3. 12/02/2019

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

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

    17 min

  4. 12/02/2019

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

    In Silicon Valley Review, two venture attorneys review each episode of HBO’s Silicon Valley and discuss how it applies to real startups. Listen on Apple Podcasts! 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. Related Content Hosting a Board Meeting? Here’s how to do it well.

    19 min

  5. 12/02/2019

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

    In Silicon Valley Review, two venture attorneys review each episode of HBO’s Silicon Valley and discuss how it applies to real startups. Listen on Apple Podcasts! 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. Related Content VDR Ch. 4, Part 1: Economic Terms of the Term Sheet

    14 min

  6. 11/21/2019

    Silicon Valley Review S6, Ep1: Data Privacy

    In Silicon Valley Review, two venture attorneys review each episode of HBO’s Silicon Valley and discuss how it applies to real startups. Listen on Apple Podcasts! In this episode, we review S6, Ep1: “Artificial Lack of Intelligence” and discuss data privacy. Related Content Privacy Policies: Why Having One Is Crucial For Your Company VDR Ch. 3: Overview of the Term Sheet What’s The Difference Between A Small Business And A Startup? Your Idea Is Worth Nothing

    17 min

  7. 05/21/2018

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

    In Silicon Valley Review, we review each episode of HBO’s Silicon Valley and discuss how it applies to real startups. Listen on Apple Podcasts! In this episode, we review S5, Ep8: “Fifty-One Percent” and discuss hockey stick growth, giving up board control, and fiduciary duty. Related Content VW Startup Lifecycle Infographic What’s The Difference Between A Small Business And A Startup? Silicon Valley Review S2, Ep2-4: The Importance of a Good Board VDR Ch. 5: Control Terms of the Term Sheet Silicon Valley Review S4, Ep1: Recapitalization, Founder’s Syndrome & The Unruly Board Member Employment Contract Considerations For Small Businesses And Startups Silicon Valley Review S3, Ep1: Are You the Right CEO?

    24 min

  8. 05/08/2018

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

    In Silicon Valley Review, we review each episode of HBO’s Silicon Valley and discuss how it applies to real startups. Listen on Apple Podcasts! 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. Related Content Does your company’s ICO need to be registered with the SEC as a securities offering? Silicon Valley Review S2, Ep1: Runaway Valuations Silicon Valley Review S5, Ep3: Levels of Decision-Making & Employee Retention (stockholders) Why You Should Be Anti Anti-Dilution VDR Ch. 5: Control Terms of the Term Sheet (protective provisions) Employment Contract Considerations For Small Businesses And Startups

    23 min
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