Rise of the Billionaires
The origin stories and turbulent journeys of the tech titans who shape our world. We track how tech became the dominant industry in the world, from the dawn of internet to the present day.
Cast
Seasons & Episodes
E1Gold Rush
Sep 27, 2022
From clever investors at the dawn of the internet through the dot com boom and bust, we see what it takes to navigate this brutal new landscape. What makes these disruptive pioneers so special?
E2Don't Be Evil
Sep 27, 2022
The web evolves from its wild west days and a new set of young guys with big ideas figure out how to harness its power in a completely different way, leading us into the virtual world.
E3The New Establishment
Sep 27, 2022
As the iPhone is launched and we enter the wild world of social media, we watch open-mouthed as the young billionaires' wealth goes stratospheric and with it, their desire for power.
E4Moonshots
Sep 27, 2022
We bear witness to the extraordinary transformation that the billionaires have undergone these past thirty years: they are now amongst the very richest people on the planet, they can pursue their passions on such a grand scale as never seen before.
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The origin stories and turbulent journeys of the tech titans who shape our world. We track how tech became the dominant industry in the world, from the dawn of internet to the present day.
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