The problem here isn't that MySpace ran on Microsoft or was in Los Angeles - the problem is that the reason why there was no motivation for any change (move to SF, migrate off MS) is because the founders are small minded pitiful individuals that couldn't envision a life beyond 10mm dollars. They just sat there and knew that if they could keep the site (myspace) going just long enough to vest their shares that they could grab just enough money that they wouldn't have to work.
In addition, I believe this is further evidenced by their behavior post-myspace (mindjolt and such projects). They are sitting around collecting just enough money with a high enough title that they don't have to work but are guaranteed a paycheck.
These people are NOT innovators, and are NOT market shakers, they are just people that want to collect a paycheck. Not that there is anything wrong with that.
Hopefully this has been a good learning experience for you. Always understand that when you build a company with someone that you are starting a _professional_ relationship with that person, and that your personal relationship is going to come second to your professional relationship.
There are a ton of "gotchas" in this situation, remote country, target audience - but by far the biggest one is make sure you have a binding legal document that can help you out in situations like this. Make sure it's all in writing.
Good luck, sorry about the situation. Hopefully it gets better.
Yeah no kidding - I was in Fallujah, and went through 6 months of bootcamp. In addition I've worked under high stress in the civilian world and there is absolutely no comparison to the training in the USMC and what menial (and trivial BS) that these startups go through.
If you want to participate in high stress and get your kicks from it - join the USMC and see if you can make it. Unlike the drivviling worthless companies that make it out of incubation by sheer luck, do something real with our life.
In addition, I believe this is further evidenced by their behavior post-myspace (mindjolt and such projects). They are sitting around collecting just enough money with a high enough title that they don't have to work but are guaranteed a paycheck.
These people are NOT innovators, and are NOT market shakers, they are just people that want to collect a paycheck. Not that there is anything wrong with that.