Silicon Valley, Signaling Risk

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

After a celebratory party at the Hacker Hostel, Richard and Erlich learn that Peter Gregory won't pay up until they deliver a viable business plan -- one that includes a slimmed-downed staff. A desperate Richard hires former Belson underling Jared.

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.

At a toga party thrown by Peter, Richard drunkenly promises to make Erlich a board member -- a decision he regrets the next morning. After being unassigned at Hooli, Big Head finds others like him.

Erlich convinces a graffiti artist to create Pied Piper's logo, with controversial results. Jared tries to make the company more efficient. After Gavin and Peter unexpectedly come face-to-face, Richard learns he only has eight weeks to prepare a demo.

Richard feels threatened when the team hires The Carver, a hacker with a notorious reputation, to help with Pied Piper's cloud. Jared finds himself taken for a ride when he seeks out Peter Gregory's signature.

At TechCrunch Disrupt, Richard feels the pressure to finish his demo but finds himself distracted by a girl he dated briefly. Jared worries that Monica is taking his place in the company and Dinesh develops a crush on a girl at a neighbouring booth.

Poised to compete at TechCrunch Disrupt, the guys of Pied Piper become worried after an impressive presentation by Gavin Belson. As Jared tries to pivot the company, Richard is inspired to make big changes at the last minute.