Justin Waldron
About Justin Waldron
Justin Waldron is an American internet entrepreneur and co-founder of Zynga, a leading mobile social gaming company, and Zynga.org, a non-profit for social game-based philanthropy.
Justin Waldron Co-Founder & President
Justin Waldron is a co-founder and the president of Zynga, a prominent mobile social gaming company. His role has been pivotal in steering Zynga to become a leading force in the gaming industry.
Justin Waldron's Contributions to Zynga
Justin Waldron co-founded Zynga, which became notable for its popular games like FarmVille, CityVille, Zynga Poker, Mafia Wars, Words with Friends, and CSR Racing 2. Under his leadership, Zynga successfully executed a $1 billion IPO in 2011, solidifying its position in the gaming market.
Justin Waldron's Role at Zynga.org
In addition to his work at Zynga, Justin founded Zynga.org, a non-profit organization aimed at promoting and facilitating the use of social games for philanthropic initiatives. This venture highlights his commitment to leveraging gaming for social good.
Justin Waldron's Angel Investments
As an angel investor, Justin Waldron has invested in early-stage companies and provided advisory services. Notable companies he has been associated with include Substack, YourMechanic, Gigster, Kik Messenger, Fat Lama, Decentraland, Asia Innovations Group, and Snappr, among over 50 others.
Justin Waldron's Title and Career Achievements
As the Senior Vice President of Product at Zynga until 2013, Justin Waldron contributed significantly to the company's product development and innovation. His efforts helped shape the company's successful game offerings and overall market strategy.