These world champion athletes are hustling just as hard off the court as on.
n the inaugural episode of HBO’s award-winning comedy series Silicon Valley
Good-natured geek Richard exclaims to his fellow quirky pals: “For thousands of years, guys like us have gotten the s— kicked out of us.
But now, for the first time, we’re living in an era when we can be in charge. And build empires! We could be the Vikings of our day.”
Perhaps even better phrasing for the sake of this article would have been, the Warriors of our day. But you get the point.
This satirical nod to the real life Northern California tech boom upon which the show is based is spot on as always, showcasing how those known traditionally as nerds and geeks have officially transformed into the cool guys.
Gone are the days where techies are considered socially awkward desk jockeys with pocket protectors and thick glasses.
Thanks to the emergence of the San Francisco Bay Area as the epicenter of technological innovation and market disruption, being a techie now means you drive a state-of-the-art, fuel efficient sports car, date a supermodel/actress, and own a multi-million dollar home in the forested hills of Silicon Valley’s elite
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Source: The Wall Street Journal