About Michael Acton Smith

Michael co-founded Firebox.com (multi-channel retailer of gadgets, games and gifts) in 1998 with Tom Boardman. Had a lot of fun scouring the world looking for new products and ideas. Invented the Shot Glass Chess Set along the way (bizarre fusion of chess and alcohol that was a surprise hit)

Launched Mind Candy in 2004 to create new types of online multi-player games. First project was a puzzle-based Alternate Reality Game called Perplex City - a global treasure hunt played by tens of thousands of people around the world across many different types of media.

Mind Candy's latest product is a multi-player online game for 7-11 year olds called Moshi Monsters (Mix of Virtual Pets, Social MMO, Casual Games, Puzzles, and Virtual World)

In 2006 Co-founded Second Chance Tuesday with Judith Clegg. SCT is a networking event for London’s leading entrepreneurs and investors.

Love working in start-ups alongside smart, creative and passionate people

Nothing is off limits when contacting Michael