In Silicon Valley, it's not just about your next big idea; it's about how you're perceived. Bravo's newest series, Start-Ups: Silicon Valley wants to see how your social influence stacks up against the Valley's rising stars.

Your Silicon Valley Status (SVS) score measures three social networks for necessary elements of social savvy: Popularity, Influence and the "It" Factor. The higher your SVS, the more bragging rights, the better your chance of having your face on Bravo's digital billboards in San Francisco.
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Bravo explores the intertwining lives of a group of young entrepreneurs on the path to becoming Silicon Valley's next great success stories on Start-Ups: Silicon Valley premiering Monday, November 5 at 10 pm ET/PT. Silicon Valley isn't a town, a neighborhood, or a zip code...it's a concept; the epicenter for the most revolutionary advances in technology and where the future of tomorrow is being created today. Sarah Austin, Dwight Crow, Kim Taylor, David Murray, and brother and sister duo, Ben and Hermione Way, all have a unique perspective on the future of technology, business, and how to get ahead in the most competitive culture in the country. These driven, ambitious and highly motivated individuals are all work and all play as they blaze their own paths to become the next Silicon Valley success story. While trying to find balance amidst their complicated social network they discover that in the fast paced world of Silicon Valley success and failure can come and go with just a simple keystroke.

The Cast

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<sarah.austin>

Blogger, Age 26

Silicon Valley native, Sarah Austin claims to be the Internet's first "life-caster" by broadcasting her every move for the world to see. Her bubbly personality and high energy brings millions of hits to her site every month, but where Sarah goes, drama is sure to follow. Her ongoing feud with Hermione and occasional hook ups with Ben threaten to be too much for the siblings to handle. As Sarah tries to let it be water under the bridge, old drama is replaced by new.

<dwight.crow>

Software Engineer, Age 25

Wild, crazy and absolutely brilliant, Dwight Crow is a programming savant. When he's not intensely coding next to his tenth cup of coffee, he's out partying with his hacker buddies and solving complex algorithms while playing beer pong.

<david.murray>

Software Developer/Startup Founder, Age 28

David Murray is one missed mortgage payment away from losing everything. Still, he's setting his sights on creating the next big app without funding. His positive attitude makes him everyone's best friend, but when those friends force him to pick sides, David is reluctantly stuck in the middle.

<hermione.way>

Blogger/Entrepreneur, Age 26

Sister to Ben, Hermione Way is a trained journalist and savvy marketing specialist transitioning from covering technology news to making it. Recently taking on the role of start-up Co-Founder with her brother, she struggles to find the balance between her Silicon Valley connections and Ben's business sense.

<ben.way>

Entrepreneur, Age 31

U.K. native Ben Way is an entrepreneurial prodigy. Having made and lost millions of dollars before the age of 22, Ben is poised to make another run at changing the world along with his newly reunited sister, Hermione. With Ben's lengthy business experience and Hermione's connections, these two have all the ingredients to turn their concept into an IPO, as long as their sibling rivalry doesn't get in the way of their lofty goals.

<kim.taylor>

Digital Director, Age 28

Mid-West transplant Kim Taylor moved to Silicon Valley and helped lead a fledgling company to legitimate success, all while making more money than she ever imagined. But Kim's insatiable appetite to trade security and comfort to forge her own start-up dreams lead her to another fork in the road as she works to blaze her own path.

Find out more about the show here.

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