#7 - The Hippie With A Billion Dollars

This podcast features an interview with Michael Birch, an internet entrepreneur known for creating and selling the social network Bebo. The discussion covers Birch's early career as a programmer, his transition into entrepreneurship, and the various web projects he launched before his success with Birthday Alarm and Bebo. Birch shares insights into his focus on viral marketing, the challenges he faced, and the factors that contributed to Bebo's rise and eventual sale to AOL. He also reflects on the experience of selling Bebo, his current work in hospitality software, and his advice to prioritize fulfillment over financial success.