The team gets into TechCrunch Disrupt . Russ Hanneman (the "three comma club" billionaire) puts on a disastrous demo. The episode ends with Richard deleting the live version of Pied Piper, forcing him to demo an empty terminal. Miraculously, when he types "Make world better" into the command line, the crowd gives a standing ovation.
Peter Gregory refuses to leave his car due to a phobia about sesame seeds. The team realizes a Hooli spy has infiltrated the hostel. Richard discovers that his algorithm is 210 times more efficient than anything at Hooli. The episode ends with Gavin Belson realizing he will lose. Episode 10: "The Fucking Peter Gregory" Air Date: June 15, 2014 (Note: Following the untimely death of actor Christopher Evan Welch, the finale was reshaped) Director: Mike Judge Key Topics: Lawsuits, Valuation wars, Death of a CEO. index of silicon valley season 1
Erlich is sued by his ex-wife. To protect his shares in Pied Piper, he tries to put them in a trust. Meanwhile, Richard discovers that Hooli (Gavin Belson) is building a competing compression platform called "Nucleus." The "Fiduciary duty" scene is a masterclass in awkward comedy. Episode 5: "Signaling Risk" Air Date: May 4, 2014 Director: Alec Berg Key Topics: Term sheets, Valuation, "Signaling." The team gets into TechCrunch Disrupt