Inc iconIncJul 19, 2026

Mark Pincus Built a $12.7 Billion Company. His Formula for Startup Ideas Starts With 2 Simple Lists

The Zynga founder says entrepreneurs overthink business ideas. This is the framework he'd use if he were starting a new company.

Mark Pincus Built a $12.7 Billion Company. His Formula for Startup Ideas Starts With 2 Simple Lists

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The Zynga founder says entrepreneurs overthink business ideas.

This is the framework he'd use if he were starting a new company.

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