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Jun 25, 2026
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Zynga Founder: Consumer Is Not Investible Right Now - Thats Why You Should Build It
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Mark Pincus
(Founder, Zynga, guest)
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Executive Summary
Consumer technology is currently viewed as 'un-investable' due to a lack of proven distribution channels, but AI presents a massive opportunity to reinvent services and create the next generation of major companies.
The primary bottleneck for mass-market consumer AI is the high cost of inference, but costs are predicted to fall by orders of magnitude, potentially unlocking a consumer revolution around 2029.
Mark Pincus outlines his 'Proven Better New' framework for product development, which involves building on a proven user behavior, improving a core aspect, and adding a novel feature to drive initial trial.
The concept of 'Founder Mode' is championed as a necessary mindset for all founders to trust their instincts and stay deeply involved in the product, rather than a privilege reserved for a select few.
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