"World of DaaS" Mark Pincus - Product Instincts: “Proven, Better, New”
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Jan 28, 2025 
Mark Pincus, the visionary behind Zynga and now a product management educator at Stanford, shares his insights on tech and gaming. He discusses how games can forecast tech trends and delves into his 'proven, better, new' framework for product management. Mark explores the successful design of Slack, challenges in the AI shopping landscape, and innovative hiring strategies. He also touches on the importance of accountability in leadership and the need to rethink customer experiences in hospitality, showcasing a blend of creativity and practicality.
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Separate Instincts from Ideas
- Isolate your winning instincts from losing ideas.
- Be dispassionate about specific product ideas, as instincts are more valuable.
Proven, Better, New Framework
- Use the "proven, better, new" framework for product development.
- Focus on what's already working, improve key features, and introduce one new element at a time.
Zynga's Early Poker Success
- Mark Pincus's first poker game on Facebook followed the proven, better, new framework.
- Poker was proven, no download was better, and real friends were the new element.