Whatever Happened to Myspace Tom? Unpacking the Legend

Remember Myspace Tom? He was everyone's first friend on the platform, the default face staring back from your newly crafted profile. Tom Anderson, co-founder of Myspace, became an accidental icon. But what happened to him after the social media giant lost its throne to Facebook?

After selling Myspace to News Corp, Tom retired at 29, and unlike many tech entrepreneurs, he chose to remain relatively low-profile. He didn't launch another startup or become a venture capitalist. Instead, he pursued his passion: photography. He travels the world, capturing stunning landscapes and sharing them on Instagram (ironically, a platform built on the ashes of Myspace's reign).

So, next time you're scrolling through your Instagram feed, remember the guy who was everyone's first friend. Tom Anderson may no longer be running a social media empire, but he's living proof that there's life – and breathtaking photos – after Myspace. He's a reminder that sometimes, the biggest impact comes from the simplest gestures, like being everyone's default friend.