Mark Pincus
PersonHeard in 7 episodes across 6 shows since Jun 2026
Mark Pincus is an American entrepreneur best known as the founder of Zynga, the social gaming company behind hits like FarmVille and Words With Friends. He is a serial founder and an early investor in category-defining technology companies.
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| Aug 16 | 0.12‰ | 4 |
| Sep 18 | 0.03‰ | 1 |
| Sep 21 | 0.06‰ | 1 |
| Sep 28 | 0.03‰ | 1 |
| Oct 3 | 0.08‰ | 2 |
What Mark Pincus has said on podcasts
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Online social platforms should use AI and agents to reduce time spent in toxic, low-signal feeds.
“I would look to reimagine and reinvent our online social experience. And leverage AI and agents and gamify how little time you can spend there? Because I feel, you know, it's so toxic and it's such bad calories. It's so high in noise to signal.”
Open the episode · We Gave Away $2,000,000 To 5 AI Builders | MOONSHOTS LiveListen at 12:36
Founders’ instincts are usually correct.
“Your instincts are right 95% of the time.”
Open the episode · The hidden pattern behind successful products | Mark Pincus (Founder of Zynga)Listen at 0:06
Founders’ product ideas are usually wrong.
“Your ideas are wrong 75% of the time.”
Open the episode · The hidden pattern behind successful products | Mark Pincus (Founder of Zynga)Listen at 0:08
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Episodes
7 episodes featuring Mark Pincus, newest first
- Oct 3, 2026
Why tomorrow’s technology keeps missing its deadlineSomething You Should KnowOct 3, 2026 - Oct 3, 2026
Unrestricted AI tests the limits of safety and enterprise adoptionThis Week in StartupsOct 3, 2026 - Sep 28, 2026
AI builders turn prize money into new social infrastructureMoonshots with Peter DiamandisSep 28, 2026Guest - Sep 21, 2026
Joe Hudson reframes success as obsession, clarity, and leverageBigDealSep 21, 2026 - Sep 18, 2026
Open robotics meets the fight over AI controlThis Week in StartupsSep 18, 2026 - Aug 16, 2026
Mark Pincus argues ambition needs coaches and ritualsThe Learning Leader Show With Ryan HawkAug 16, 2026Guest
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