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Mark Pincus

Founder and longtime CEO of Zynga, known for games like Farmville and Words with Friends. Also founded Support.com and Tribe Networks.

Top 3 podcasts with Mark Pincus

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135 snips
Feb 27, 2024 • 48min

The Quest for True Signal: How Zynga Spotted Mobile

Mark Pincus, the visionary founder and former CEO of Zynga, shares insights on navigating the tech landscape. He discusses how Zynga successfully spotted and adapted to the mobile wave, reflecting on the challenges of entrepreneurship. Mark reveals the importance of recognizing 'true signals' in market opportunities and the need for speed in iteration. He emphasizes community's role in gaming, AI's impact on creativity, and the future of immersive, user-generated content in a shifting digital environment.
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47 snips
Jan 28, 2025 • 58min

Mark Pincus - Product Instincts: “Proven, Better, New”

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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Dec 17, 2024 • 1h 23min

Ep 92 - Mark Pincus on Zynga, Media, Tech, and Democracy

Mark Pincus, founder of Zynga and a vocal figure in tech, shares his entrepreneurial insights and political reflections. He discusses the challenges of navigating personal beliefs in the current media landscape and highlights the importance of authenticity. The conversation shifts to his early career and pivotal moments like meeting Zuckerberg and investing in Facebook. Pincus dives into Zynga's data-driven strategies and company culture while offering valuable advice for aspiring founders and examining the impact of social media on democracy.