Silicon Valley

When it becomes clear that Richard has developed a powerful compression algorithm for his website, Pied Piper, he finds himself courted by Hooli.

Richard and Erlich learn that Peter Gregory won’t pay up until they deliver a viable business plan. Richard hires former Belson underling Jared.

Richard learns that the name “Pied Piper” is already registered to a company. Erlich goes on a vision quest, and Peter Gregory proves elusive.

Richard drunkenly promises to make Erlich a board-member – a decision he regrets. Richard struggles to put Pied Piper’s vision into words; later, he discovers an interesting connection.

Erlich convinces a graffiti artist to create Pied Piper’s logo. Jared tries to make the company more efficient. Richard learns he has eight weeks to prepare a demo.