Mark Pincus and Boardy on Life at the Speed of Play: Moderated by Andrew D'Souza
Your instinct is probably right. So why is your idea probably wrong?
Mark Pincus has spent three decades answering that question, building Zynga into a $12.7B exit, pioneering social gaming, and launching more than ten companies along the way. Now, he's distilled the frameworks behind that track record – how to test ideas faster, trust instincts, kill what isn’t working, and build products people love – into his first book, Life at the Speed of Play (June 23, Harper Collins). Join us for a live conversation with Mark, hosted by Boardy and moderated by Andrew D'Souza, where we'll pressure-test those frameworks that shaped a generation of builders - and ask what still holds up in the age of AI.
Together, Boardy and Mark Pincus will explore:
Instincts vs. Ideas - Why your product instinct is often right, but your idea is usually wrong – and how to stay intellectually honest enough to test, iterate, and kill B+ ideas in pursuit of an A.
The MVP Trap - Why shipping once and hoping for the best is a death sentence, and how to get many shots on goal by building "failure machines" that rapidly iterate toward what people actually want.
Proven Better New - Mark's core framework for increasing your odds of success: start with what's already Proven, make it Better, and add what's New. Plus, how to get to Proven when nothing exists yet, especially in emerging areas like AI, robotics, and space.
The Science of Roadmapping - How to move past rigid planning into a high-velocity execution loop focused on continuous shots on goal.
The Book of Life - The personal reflection practice Mark has used for30 years to stay aligned with his personal north star – driving major life decisions, from quitting smoking and leaving a dead-end job to founding multiple companies and building lasting success.
Life at the Speed of Play is the essential “bible” for entrepreneurs, product managers, innovators, and anyone who has an idea—digital or analog—that they dream of turning into a reality. Buy a copy now: https://shop.bestbookstore.com/products/pincus.
📅 Tuesday May 19th, 2026 · 12:00 PM ET
Free to attend. Chat with Boardy upon registration and share your questions for the Q&A and for a chance to win a copy of Life at the Speed of Play. Best questions will be answered live by Mark Pincus and Boardy.
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