It's 1996. Business executive Jim Balsillie and computer genius Mike Lazaridis form an unlikely partnership in an effort to bring the world's first smartphone to the mobile market.

It's 2003. BlackBerry's popularity is on the rise. Carl Yankowski of Palm Pilot approaches Research in Motion with an unexpected offer, that throws the entire company into a tailspin.

It's 2007. BlackBerry is at the height of its popularity. Jim pursues his dream of owning a NHL team. The announcement of a new cellular device from Apple has Mike on edge.