Mark Pincus Took Zynga Public Then Named “Worst CEO” in 12 Months Before a $12.7 Billion Acquisition | Ep. 431 with Mark Pincus Founder of Zynga
Daniel opens by sharing that Zynga was one of the most influential stocks he ever purchased, then takes Mark back to childhood to understand what shaped him. Mark shares two early influences: his lifelong love of games and a painful falling out with his father that pushed him to become independent earlier than…
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