Mike Krieger's Early Influences and Passion for Technology

Mike Krieger shares about his childhood in Brazil and how early experiences with computers fostered his interest in technology. He recalls the excitement of discovering source code through games, igniting a passion for building that only grew during his high school years as he delved into web development. Despite being ahead of the curve in Brazil, Mike lacked role models who encouraged entrepreneurship, seeing his coding ventures merely as hobbies. His early projects, such as a fan site for the band Weezer and an image map for a Brazilian history project, exemplify his drive to create and showcase his interests.