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The central conflict involves Richard's struggle to build a team. He wants to hire a highly qualified engineer, but Erlich is obsessed with finding someone who fits the "vibe" of the incubator. This leads to a series of awkward interviews where Erlich's erratic behavior clashes with Richard's desire for professionalism. Eventually, they hire a woman named Carla, a talented but cynical coder who immediately begins messing with the guys' heads, particularly Jared’s, by exploiting his desire for corporate harmony. The Conflict of Interests
In , titled " The Lady ," the team at Pied Piper faces the growing pains of a real company. Here is the story of the episode's major plotlines: Hiring Hurdles and "The Lady" [S2E4] The Lady
While Richard is trying to manage the office, Monica and Laurie Bream are dealing with the fallout of Peter Gregory’s death at . Laurie, ever the pragmatist, pushes Richard to spend the funding he just received, leading to the rental of a lavish (and expensive) office space that Richard isn't sure they are ready for. Erlich and Jian-Yang's Pitch The central conflict involves Richard's struggle to build