The problem with Myspace was always that it was never as strong a product as it needed to be. It left itself vulnerable to competition. It was only a matter of time before someone created something better. — Michael Birch Copy Share Image
I wanted to build something that was a system - that was mechanical and would propagate itself like a virus. I needed a way… — Michael Birch Copy Share Image
Myspace was always a bit edgy. People identified it with edginess and music. — Michael Birch Copy Share Image
When I was a kid, I really liked playing chess, which is pretty geeky; I just enjoyed it - thinking, exercising my mind. And… — Michael Birch Copy Share Image
I don't have any great ambition to go out and make money. But I am still fascinated in starting up businesses and starting it… — Michael Birch Copy Share Image
People can live without a Facebook account: my 13-year-old daughter has cancelled her account because it's not cool anymore. — Michael Birch Copy Share Image
If you are going truly viral, you don't need press. I mean, MySpace grew for a very long time without any press. — Michael Birch Copy Share Image
I have always been very tech-focused, which you may almost say is the traditional CEO in Silicon Valley. — Michael Birch Copy Share Image
The problem with Myspace was always that it was never as strong a product as it needed to be. It left itself vulnerable to… — Michael Birch Copy Share Image
Birthday Alarm was a very simple site based on being reminded of your friends' birthdays. — Michael Birch Copy Share Image
I built websites for myself. I didn't want to work for anyone else. I came from a science background, so I approached things fairly… — Michael Birch Copy Share Image
