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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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?

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

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, Ep6: “Artificial Emotional Intelligence” and discuss cease and desist letters, transferring utility tokens, Series B term sheets, and China’s work culture. Related Content Does your company’s ICO need to be registered with the SEC as a securities offering? Early-Stage Startup Lifecycle VDR Ch. 3: Overview of the Term Sheets Silicon Valley Review S3, Ep2: You’ll Get to Revenue When? Do You Really Need That Much Money Now? VDR Ch. 4, Part 1: Economic Terms of the Term Sheet (pre-money valuations vs. post-money valuations) VDR Ch. 2: How to Raise Money Silicon Valley Review S4, Ep4: Assigning IP, Vesting Schedules & Spending Investor Money

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, 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. Related Content Silicon Valley Review S4, Ep3: Types of Investors, Seed Funding & Collaborative VCs VDR Ch. 10: How Venture Capital Funds Work Preparing for Funding Ep5: Initial Sophisticated Investors Silicon Valley Review S3, Ep4: Valuations Compared to Competitors Silicon Valley Review S3, Ep2: You’ll Get to Revenue When? Why Your Primary Worry Should Be Execution, Not Confidentiality