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How Leaders Lead with David Novak
How Leaders Lead with David Novak

#311: Mark Pincus, Founder & Former CEO, Zynga – Trust your instincts, but vet your ideas

Oct 1, 2026 · 1h 9m
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  • Mark Pincus founded Zynga on the instinct that adults would play mobile games integrated into daily life.
  • Zynga became a giant with games like FarmVille, Words With Friends, and Zynga Poker, reaching over a billion users.
  • Pincus emphasizes trusting instincts but rigorously vetting ideas to avoid leadership pitfalls.

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