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)
Composer: Jeff Cardoni
Genre: Comedy
Network: HBO
Opening theme: "Stretch Your Face" by Tobacco
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Why is Silicon Valley so famous?
What Is Silicon Valley Famous for? Silicon Valley is known as a hub for technology companies, including Apple, Meta, Cisco, and other major companies like Visa and Chevron. The region attracts a great deal of venture capital and is home to some of the world's richest people.
Why do they call it Silicon Valley?
Etymology. Silicon Valley derives its name from the silicon used in transistors and computer chips, pioneered in the region in the 20th century.
What city is considered Silicon Valley?
Still, the term Silicon Valley has grown to largely encapsulate the entirety of the tech community in the Bay Area in casual conversation. Cities that officially comprise Silicon Valley include San Jose, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Redwood City and Sunnyvale.
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.
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