Silicon Valley
2014 ‧ Sitcom ‧ 6 seasons
8.5/10 · IMDb
94% · Rotten Tomatoes
Partially inspired by co-creator Mike Judge's experiences as a Silicon Valley engineer in the 1980s, this comedy series follows the misadventures of introverted computer programmer Richard and his brainy friends as they attempt to strike it rich...
First episode date: April 6, 2014 (USA)
Program creators: Mike Judge, Dave Krinsky, and John Altschuler
Antagonist: Gavin Belson
Composer: Jeff Cardoni
Editors: Tim Roche; Brian Merken; Al Levine
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The term "Silicon Valley" refers to the area in which high-tech business has proliferated in Northern California, and it also serves as a general metonym for ...
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What was Silicon Valley known for?
The area was named after the primary material found in computer microprocessors. Silicon Valley is home to dozens of major technology, software, and internet companies. Some of the major companies in the region include Apple, Alphabet's Google, Chevron, Meta, (formerly Facebook), and Visa.
What is the show Silicon Valley based on?
If you've seen the HBO show Silicon Valley, you know that the characters are loosely based on real Silicon Valley entrepreneurs. Peter Gregory is PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel. Gavin Belson is a mixture of the two Google founders, Sergey Brin and Larry Page.
Which companies are located in Silicon Valley?
LARGEST TECH COMPANIES IN SILICON VALLEY
Apple.
Hewlett Packard.
Google.
Oracle.
Intel.
Cisco Meraki.
Facebook.
Broadcom.
Why is us called Silicon Valley?
Bangalore in India and the central California region in the USA are called the Silicon Valley of their respective countries. They are called so because of their extensive use of electronic chips, many of which are primarily made of silicon.
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