"What's next for social networking?"
A fireside chat with Michael Birch, CEO Bebo, Tuesday 17th July 2007 chaired by the BBC's Katie Ledger.

Thanks to all who came along and helped to make the evening what Blognation described as "an excellent event and possibly the best ever Second Chance Tuesday". If you couldn't make the event or would like to re-live some of the best bits again, watch some extracts or the full version of Michael Birch's fireside chat with the BBC's Katie Ledger below, or check out Daily Telegraph journalist Jo Mould's written and audio report.

Preview of Michael Birch's interview

Some excerpts of Michael Birch, Bebo CEO's fireside chat with Katie Ledger from the BBC.

Michael Birch's full interview

Michael Birch, Bebo CEO's fireside chat with Katie Ledger from the BBC.

Thanks also to Greg Marsh (Index Ventures), Paul Fisher (Advent Venture Partners), Sean Seton-Rogers (Balderton Capital), Olivier Schuepbach (Wellington Partners), and Paul Birch (Cominded) for a vibrant workshop session in the afternoon. You can watch video podcasts, download the presentations and read top tips from the Seedcamp team on our Seedcamp workshop page; and do visit the discussion boards on the Seedcamp website, where the Seedcamp judging panel will be answering questions in the run-up to the application closing date on the 12th August.

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