In Words with Friends turnaround, Pincus started every meeting with "What will our players thank us for?" and eventually put up a neon sign with this question in the office lobby; this question became the north star for evaluating all product changes.

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Mark Pincus

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“I started and ended every meeting with, "What will our players thank us for?"”

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You Don’t Need To Innovate To Be Successful | FarmVille Creator— The Knowledge Project Podcast
Created: 8/11/2026, 1:09:28 AM

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