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Business Movers

Fighting for MySpace | Corporatization | 4

Business Movers

Wondery

History, Business, Entrepreneurship

4.81.5K Ratings

🗓️ 9 December 2021

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

As Chris and Tom fight for independence under the News Corp regime, they push to expand MySpace’s footprint overseas and overcome the growing popularity of Facebook.

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0:31.0

It's summer 2000, outside of Chris DeWolf's office at XDrive in Los Angeles.

0:37.0

It's three years before the launch of MySpace.

0:40.0

Chris, it's at his desk, hard at work.

0:43.0

He's the head of marketing for XDrive, an internet startup that sells online storage.

0:48.0

It's not his dream job, but Chris sees the potential.

0:52.0

Chris looks up and is surprised to see his coworker, Tom Anderson, standing in the doorway.

0:58.0

Since he started work at XDrive last week, Tom, a shy copywriter, has barely spoken a word to anyone.

1:04.0

But Chris smiles and waves him in.

1:07.0

Well, Tom, what's up? Yeah, can we talk? Sure, about what?

1:11.0

Well, listen, I looked for my boss, but I couldn't find him, so I figured maybe you're the guy to tell.

1:16.0

The guy to tell what? I'm quitting. I just wanted to let someone know.

1:21.0

Tom turns and heads for the door, but Chris stops him.

1:24.0

The two men barely know each other, but Chris prides himself on being able to spot talent.

1:29.0

And he thinks Tom has it. Chris doesn't want to lose him.

1:33.0

Hey, wait, Tom, can I ask why? You can have sure. Did something happen to upset you?

1:40.0

Oh, no, nothing like that. Corporate culture just isn't my thing.

1:44.0

I thought maybe I could make it work, but it's not going to happen.

1:47.0

Okay. Well, look, let me get real with you.

1:52.0

I've been here for like a few days, but already your newsletters are better than anything we've been sending out.

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