Valley of the Boom

Overview

Valley of the Boom takes viewers on a thrilling journey through the exhilarating yet tumultuous era of Silicon Valley in the 1990s. The show explores the explosive culture of speculation, groundbreaking innovation, and the eventual collapse that defined the tech boom. Blending scripted drama with documentary insights, it reveals the authentic narrative behind the internet's early days, showcasing the triumphs and challenges that shaped a generation of entrepreneurs and transformed the digital landscape. This unique format captures the essence of an extraordinary time in technology history.

Episodes

• 1
  

  Part 1: print ("hello, world")

  In this episode, Marc Andreessen and his team embark on a promotional tour for Netscape, showcasing the enduring potential of the internet to attract ...

  Jan 13, 2019
• 2
  

  Part 2: pseudocode

  With the surge of funding from a booming IPO, Netscape establishes its reign over the browser industry, prompting Microsoft to take action, igniting ...

  Jan 13, 2019
• 3
  

  Part 3: agile method

  Amidst the heated browser wars, Microsoft strikes back at Netscape. TheGlobe.com team finds themselves uncertain about accepting a new investor due to...

  Jan 20, 2019
• 4
  

  Part 4: priority inversion

  In the ongoing battle for dominance in the browser market, Microsoft strikes back by including Internet Explorer with every new Windows PC, delivering...

  Jan 20, 2019
• 5
  

  Part 5: segfault

  In a bid to revive its fading legacy, Netscape implements bold strategies to reclaim its status as a leader in innovation. Meanwhile, Stephan Paternot...

  Jan 27, 2019
• 6
  

  Part 6: fatal error

  In "Part 6: Fatal Error," Marc Andreessen finds his footing at AOL while Jim Barksdale remains focused on the ongoing Microsoft anti-trust trial. Mean...

  Jan 27, 2019