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I wanted to build something that was a system - that was mechanical and would propagate itself like a virus. I needed a way for it spread from person to person, and the best way to do that was trying to get someone to get their friends to sign up.


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Birch, Michael. Interview by Andrew Warner. "How Bebo Started and Grew to an $850 Million Exit." Mixergy, 24 Mar. 2010.

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Michael Birch
Michael Birch
  • Born: July 7, 1970
  • Nationality: English
  • Profession: Computer Programmer, Entrepreneur, Businessman

Michael Birch OBE is a British computer programmer and entrepreneur. Birch has helped co-found several startups including Blab, BirthdayAlarm.com, Ringo.com, and social networking site, Bebo. Birch sold Bebo, his most lucrative business, which he started with his wife, Xochi Birch, to AOL in March 2008 for $850 million. Later he purchased the company back for $1 million. Birch has made several large donations to charitable organizations, including charity:water.