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.

Silicon Valley Review

Silicon Valley Review: Series Finale

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. 

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

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.

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

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. 

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

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. 

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

In this episode, we review S6, Ep1: "Artificial Lack of Intelligence" and discuss data privacy.

Silicon Valley Review S6, Ep1: Data Privacy

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

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

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.

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

In this episode, we review S5, Ep6: "Artificial Emotional Intelligence" and discuss cease and desist letters, transferring utility tokens, Series B term sheets, and China's work culture.

Silicon Valley Review S5, Ep6: Cease & Desist Letters, Utility Tokens & Series B Term Sheets

In this episode, we review S5, Ep5: "Facial Recognition" and discuss how much funds typically invest in each company, what constitutes a competitor, and how the show chose to address the #MeToo movement.

Silicon Valley Review S5, Ep5: AI Romances, Glass Walls & #MeToo

In this episode, we review S5, Ep4: "Tech Evangelist" and discuss giving clear instructions, a benefit of being a small company, and transferring assets in a partnership.

Silicon Valley Review S5, Ep4: Reddit, Dwight’s Brother & Sticky Bear

In this episode, we review S5, Ep3: "Chief Operating Officer" and discuss who makes day-to-day decisions v. strategic decisions v. fundamental decisions, enforcing non-competes, the three things to include in contractual agreements with your employees, and how to attract and retain great employees.

Silicon Valley Review S5, Ep3: Levels of Decision-Making & Employee Retention

In this episode, we review S5, Ep2: "Reorientation" and discuss where the Silicon Valley writers get their inspiration, the importance of growing as a leader, and how long founders usually remain the CEO.

Silicon Valley Review S5, Ep2: Tesla, Dead Pigs & Ira Glass

In this episode, we review S5, Ep1: "Grow Fast or Die Slowly" and discuss the point of acquihires, efficient use of office space, the difference between leadership and decision making, and terminating employees without cause.

Silicon Valley Review S5, Ep1: Acquihires, Leadership & Terminating Employees

In this episode, we review S4, Ep10: "Server Error" and discuss legal and practical reasons for maintaining an employee handbook, distinguishing between policy and discrimination when terminating an employee, best practices for transitioning employees out, and more.

Silicon Valley Review S4, Ep10: Employee Handbooks & Terminating Employees

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