Silicon Valley Review S5, Ep5: AI Romances, Glass Walls & #MeToo
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, Ep4: Reddit, Dwight’s Brother & Sticky Bear
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, Ep3: Levels of Decision-Making & Employee Retention
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, Ep2: Tesla, Dead Pigs & Ira Glass
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, Ep1: Acquihires, Leadership & Terminating Employees
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 S4, Ep10: Employee Handbooks & 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, Ep9: A CEO’s Self-Destruction
In this episode, we review S4, Ep9: “Hooli-Con” and discuss Richard’s negative patterns of behavior as the CEO of Pied Piper as well as the viability of Keenan Feldspar’s company’s acquisition price.
Silicon Valley Review S4, Ep8: Key Man Insurance v. Key Holder Clauses
In this episode, we review S4, Ep8: “The Keenan Vortex” and discuss the difference between key man insurance and key holder clauses, using another company’s IP, and the likelihood of a venture deal blowing up.
Silicon Valley Review S4, Ep7: Did Bream Hall & Erlich Violate SEC Securities Regulation Laws?
In this episode, we review S4, Ep7: “The Patent Troll” and discuss the legality of Bream Hall paying Erlich a finder’s fee, the differences between finders and broker-dealers, the pros and cons of hiring an attorney to negotiate a demand letter, and the three acts that govern investment activity.
Silicon Valley Review S4, Ep6: Beta Testing Best Practices & Incubators v. Accelerators
In this episode, we review S4, Ep6: “Customer Service” and discuss beta testing best practices and the differences between incubators and accelerators.