Mark Pincus

Mark Pincus

Keynote Speaker: Technology Entrepreneur & Product Innovation Leader; Founder of Zynga; Author of "Life at the Speed of Play"

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Mark Pincus Biography

Mark Pincus is recognized in the technology industry as the founder of Zynga, the social and mobile gaming company behind titles such as "FarmVille," "Words With Friends," "CityVille," and "Zynga Poker." Pincus has founded 10 companies throughout his career, contributing to advancements in consumer internet, social networking, social gaming, and venture investing. He holds a Bachelor of Science in economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Prior to Zynga, Pincus founded FreeLoader, Inc., an early web-based push technology service, and Support.com, a help desk automation software company that went public on NASDAQ. He also launched Tribe.net, one of the earliest social networks, and made early investments in Napster, Twitter, and Facebook, highlighting his involvement in transformative technology platforms.

Pincus led Zynga as CEO, guiding the company to become a leader in the social gaming industry and reaching a global user base. Zynga went public with a $1 billion IPO and was later acquired by Take-Two Interactive. Pincus received recognition at The Crunchies technology awards and served on the Board of the Presidio Trust.

Beyond Zynga, Pincus co-founded Reinvent Capital with Reid Hoffman, investing in companies such as SpaceX, Joby Aviation, and Aurora, and launched multiple SPACs. He teaches a strategic product management course at Stanford Graduate School of Business and is a signatory of The Giving Pledge. His philanthropic work includes support for educational initiatives addressing the digital divide.

Pincus authored the book "Life at the Speed of Play: Launch Products People Love!" published by Harper Business, which outlines his product-building philosophy and "Proven, Better, New" framework. The book serves as a guide for founders, product managers, and innovators in the technology and artificial intelligence sectors. With a career spanning multiple technology cycles, Pincus is regarded as a significant voice in entrepreneurship and product innovation.

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Mark Pincus Videos

The hidden pattern behind successful products | Mark Pincus (FarmVille, Words with Friends, & more)
Founder Story: Mark Pincus from Zynga - YouTube
How to Build an Internet Treasure | Mark Pincus (Zynga) @ Startup ...

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Mark Pincus is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Business Leadership, Business and E-Commerce.

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Mark Pincus generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Mark Pincus is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology, Business Leadership and Business. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Mark Pincus generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Max Levchin, David Birch and Bernard Marr. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mark Pincus for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/07/2026.

Mark Pincus Videos

The hidden pattern behind successful products | Mark Pincus (FarmVille, Words with Friends, & more)
Founder Story: Mark Pincus from Zynga - YouTube
How to Build an Internet Treasure | Mark Pincus (Zynga) @ Startup ...

Mark Pincus News

  • Mark Pincus out as Zynga CEO - Business Insider

    Mark Pincus has stepped down from his role as CEO of publicly-traded social game developer Zynga, less than a year after taking the reins in April 2015.

  • Mark Pincus

    Mark Pincus cofounded Zynga, an online social game maker known for popular apps Words With Friends and FarmVille. Pincus stepped down as chief ...

  • Mark Pincus is out again as Zynga CEO - The Verge

    Less than a year after returning to lead the company he founded, Mark Pincus is once again out as CEO of Zynga. Today the social gaming company announced  ...

  • How do I book Mark Pincus to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Mark Pincus for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Mark Pincus, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Mark Pincus or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Mark Pincus for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Mark Pincus, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mark Pincus, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Mark Pincus speak about?

    Mark Pincus is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Business Leadership, Business and E-Commerce.
  • Where does Mark Pincus travel from?

    Mark Pincus generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Mark Pincus?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mark Pincus for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Mark Pincus for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Mark Pincus or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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