Some might say that watching TV is a waste of time. If you’re an entrepreneur and a TV geek, you would know that it’s not the case. Here are five TV shows that would help you become a better entrepreneur.
Silicon Valley
First on our list is the popular American comedy tv series, Silicon Valley. It serves as a parody of Silicon Valley culture. The series revolves around Richard Hendricks, programmer and founder of a startup company. It tells his fight to survive in the business world while fighting large companies.
Number of Seasons: 6
Year: 2014-2019
Shark Tank
Of course, this wouldn’t be a complete list without Shark Tank. Shark Tank is an American Reality TV show where entrepreneurs make business pitches to a group of ultra-wealthy entrepreneurs (sharks). This show is the American version of the international show, Dragon’s Den.
If you need inspiration for the “next big thing”; Shark Tank should always be in your must-watch list. It would give you a sample of what business ideas produce multiple competitive offers from investors.
Number of Seasons: 11
Year: 2010-Present
Better Call Saul
If you’ve seen Breaking Bad then you may already be familiar with Saul Goodman. Better Call Saul serves as a prequel to the aforementioned show. It chronicles the story of a former scam artist turned lawyer. He regularly represents the side of criminals, all while being involved in the city’s criminal underworld.
Number of Seasons: 5
Year: 2015-Present
Dirty Money
Dirty Money is a Netflix series that documents corporate fraud and corruption in corporations. Every episode deals with a different example of corporate corruption. To pique your interest, they have an episode dedicated to Donald Trump and his “dubious” business. Go watch it now!
Number of Seasons: 2
Year: 2018-Present
Ballers
Ballers is a critically-acclaimed show by Dwyane “The Rock” Johnson. It chronicles his journey as a financial manager for NFL players. Some critics even consider this the “Entourage of NFL”.
Number of Seasons: 5
Year: 2015-2019
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