Early True Believers

Early True Believers: The Untold Story of Silicon Alley is an oral history that explores Manhattan’s vibrant 1990s tech scene, highlighting the stories of early internet visionaries, social networks, and the exuberant events that defined the era. It captures the rise and fall of Silicon Alley, a birthplace of creativity and innovation that was ultimately overshadowed by broader upheavals like 9/11 and the dot-com crash. The series offers a fascinating look at a countercultural movement that contrasts with Silicon Valley’s engineering focus, shedding light on a pivotal chapter in internet history.