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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.