Zain Jaffer

Tech entrepreneur and co‑founder of Vungle, the company that popularized rewarded video ads in mobile games; sold Vungle in an all‑cash deal to Blackstone and discusses post‑exit lessons and investing experiences on the episode.

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Oct 24, 2025 • 56min

Ep 517 The Surprising Truth of a 9-Figure Exit — and How Not to Lose $23 Million (After the Deal)

Zain Jaffer, tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Vungle, dives into his journey from growing up in a refugee family to executing a $780M exit to Blackstone. He reveals the magic behind rewarded video ads and discusses the peculiar challenges of sudden wealth, including altering friendships and managing privacy post-exit. Zain shares candid mishaps in real estate, lessons from risky trades during COVID, and his philosophical views on wealth distribution. Now, he’s channeling his experiences into new ventures focused on AI in marketing.

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