Silicon Valley | Season 1 | Episode 3

Articles of Incorporation

TV-MA | 29 MIN

While Gavin Belson begins to hype Nucleus, a competing platform, Richard learns that the name Pied Piper is already registered to a sprinkler company, forcing him to negotiate. Peter Gregory proves elusive when asked for money by one of his companies.

1.Minimum Viable Product

Computer programmer Richard finds himself courted by two major Silicon Valley investors.

2.The Cap Table

Peter Gregory demands a formal business plan for Pied Piper and Richard hires Jared, a former Hooli employee.

3.Articles of Incorporation

Richard negotiates to keep his company name and Peter proves elusive when asked for money by one of his companies.

4.Fiduciary Duties

Richard regrets making Erlich a board member and a surprising link between Gavin and Peter is revealed.

5.Signaling Risk

Erlich hires a graffiti artist to do the company logo. Jared tries to increase efficiency and Richard gets a new deadline.

6.Third Party Insourcing

Richard butts heads with a freelancer, Gilfoyle's girlfriend comes to visit and Jared is taken for a ride.

7.Proof of Concept

At TechCrunch Disrupt, Richard is distracted by a girl he dated briefly and Erlich's connection with a judge threatens Pied Piper.

8.Optimal Tip-to-Tip Efficiency

Pied Piper competes against Gavin Belson at TechCrunch Disrupt.