Secret History of Silicon Valley

Why it was recommended

my favorite introduction to the valleys history was Steve Blanks The Secret History of Silicon Valley. It's well worth the hour

Strong recommendationlukejduncan · Original2012-04

What it covers

Steve Blank's Computer History Museum lecture argues that Silicon Valley's roots lie in WWII radar and electronic warfare work, Stanford's Fred Terman and Cold War military. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

Computer History Museum

Length

1 hr 2 min

Year

2008

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