Bing Gordon
Director/Board Member at ZYNGA INC.
Net worth: 16 M $ as of 2024-04-29
Network origin in Bing Gordon first degree
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| Public Company | Internet Retail | 202 |
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| Subsidiary | Packaged Software | 116 |
| Public Company | Packaged Software | 99 | |
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers LLC
 Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers LLC Investment ManagersFinance Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers LLC (Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers) is a venture capital firm founded in 1972 by Eugene Kleiner, Thomas Perkins, Brook Byers and Frank J. Caufield. The firm is headquartered in California, US.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 87 |
Yale University
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 57 |
Stanford University
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 41 |
| Public Company | Packaged Software | 24 | |
| Public Company | Internet Software/Services | 24 | |
G2VP LLC
 G2VP LLC Investment ManagersFinance G2VP LLC (G2 Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Ben Kortlang, Brook Porter, David Mount, and Daniel Oros. The firm is headquartered in Portola Valley, California.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 17 |
Baron App, Inc.
 Baron App, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Baron App, Inc. a platform where users can request personalized video shoutouts from their favorite influencers, athletes, and celebrities. The company was founded by Steven Galanis, Devon Spinnler and Martin Blencowe and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
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| Holding Company | Internet Software/Services | 16 |
Smash Ventures Management Co. LP
 Smash Ventures Management Co. LP Investment ManagersFinance Smash Ventures Management Co. LP (Smash Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded by Eric Garland and Evan Richter in 2018. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 15 |
| Public Company | Internet Software/Services | 14 | |
Tradesy, Inc.
 Tradesy, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Tradesy, Inc. owns and operates an online marketplace for buying and selling designer fashion. The firm’s website connects sellers to like-minded buyers, provides packaging materials, recommends pricing and handles returns in the areas of clothing, bags, shoes and accessories. The company was founded by Tracy Rose DiNunzio, John Loy Hall and Sash Catanzarite in 2009 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Internet Retail | 13 |
Niantic, Inc.
 Niantic, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Niantic, Inc. operates as an augmented reality (AR) and mobile real-world company. Its platform, Niantic Real World, manages shared state, communication, security, mapping, and AR functionality. It powers the AR games Pokemon GO, Ingress, and Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. The company was founded by John Hanke and Phil Keslin in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
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| Holding Company | Packaged Software | 11 |
N3TWORK, Inc.
 N3TWORK, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services N3TWORK, Inc. develops mobile games. The company was founded by Steven B. Detwiler, Alan Yu, Neil Young, Robert Stevenson and Erik Lammerding in December 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
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| Holding Company | Internet Software/Services | 10 |
Dapper Labs, Inc.
 Dapper Labs, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Dapper Labs, Inc. is a technology company, which engages in making blockchain-based collectible cats. The company was founded by Benny Giang on February 2, 2018 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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| Holding Company | Packaged Software | 8 |
True Software Scandinavia AB
 True Software Scandinavia AB Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services True Software Scandinavia AB develops mobile applications to search and find people. It offers Truecaller, a mobile application that enables users to identify the person or company calling, block unwanted calls or hidden numbers and make calls and see when their friends are available. The company was founded by Alan Kurdo Mamedi and Nami Zarringhalam in 2009 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
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| Subsidiary | Packaged Software | 7 |
BorderX Lab, Inc.
 BorderX Lab, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services BorderX Lab, Inc. has developed a personalization and logistics platform to create the cross-border shopping experience. Its technologies includes machine learning and artificial intelligence bots to make global commerce automatic and interactive. The company was founded by Xuehua Shen, Chengdu Huang, Jun Liu, and Jonathan Qiang Li in September 2014 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.
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| Holding Company | Packaged Software | 5 |
Airtime Media, Inc.
 Airtime Media, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Airtime Media, Inc. provides web based video chat services. It operates a community network that showcases the video chat. The company was founded by Joey Liaw, Shawn D. Fanning and Sean N. Parker in 2010 and is headquartered in Albany, NY.
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| Holding Company | Packaged Software | 5 |
Audible, Inc.
 Audible, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Audible, Inc. provides audio information and entertainment services on the internet. It offers digital audio editions of books, newspapers and magazines, television, and radio programs. The firm sells downloadable audio versions of books, speeches, and spoken word performances. The company was founded by Donald R. Katz in 1995 and is headquartered in Newark, NJ.
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| Holding Company | Internet Software/Services | 5 |
Azarus, Inc.
 Azarus, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Azarus, Inc. develops a game challenge network that allows gamers and streamers to interact. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
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| Holding Company | Packaged Software | 3 |
Zazzle, Inc.
 Zazzle, Inc. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Zazzle, Inc. provides online retail services. It offers customized t-shirts, business cards, invitations, souvenirs and gifts. The firm's proprietary technology enables individuals, professional artists and brands, including Disney and Hallmark to create and offer unique products. The company was founded by Bobby Beaver, Jeff Beaver and Robert Beaver in 1999 and is headquartered in Redwood, CA.
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| Holding Company | Catalog/Specialty Distribution | 3 |
Stream Captain Inc
 Stream Captain Inc Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Stream Captain Inc develops computer games. The American company was founded by Bradley Ross and Eric Matsumura, with Bradley Ross serving as the CEO since incorporation.
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| Holding Company | Packaged Software | 3 |
Proxy Technologies, Inc. (California)
 Proxy Technologies, Inc. (California) Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Proxy, Inc. develops mobile application for unlock doors. Its solution includes enterprise, commercial real estate, and small business. The company was founded by Simon Ratner and Denis Mars and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Packaged Software | 2 |
ngmoco, LLC
 ngmoco, LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services ngmoco published games for iPhone and iPod Touch devices. The firm offers alternate and augmented reality games, mobile social experiences, games that use multi-touch, and accelerometers. The company was founded by Neil Young, Bob Stevenson, Alan Yu, and Joe Keene in June 2008 and was headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
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| Extinct | Packaged Software | 2 |
eMed Technologies
 eMed Technologies Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology eMed Technologies is an American company that manufactures and distributes medical devices.
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| Private Company | Electronic Equipment/Instruments | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Bing Gordon via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| APPLE INC. | Telecommunications Equipment | Corporate Officer/Principal General Counsel Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| CORNING INCORPORATED | Electronic Components | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| INTEL CORPORATION | Semiconductors | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| MERCK & CO., INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Private Equity Investor Director/Board Member | |
| MICROSOFT CORPORATION | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Xerox Corp.
 Xerox Corp. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Xerox Corp. engages in the integration of paper and digital products. The firm offers home, office, office laser, multifunction and all in one printer, digital sheet-fed printing presses and scanner. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT. | Computer Peripherals | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Carnegie Mellon University
 Carnegie Mellon University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Carnegie Mellon University is an American school that operates as a college or university. It is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree | |
Palm, Inc.
 Palm, Inc. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Palm, Inc. manufactures handheld computing device products. It provides mobile products that help people to stay connected with their family, friends and colleagues, access and share information. The firm sells their products through Internet, retail, reseller and wireless operator channels and at Palm online stores. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. | Computer Processing Hardware | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| NETFLIX, INC. | Internet Software/Services | Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
Google LLC
 Google LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Google LLC engages in the operation of internet portal and search index website. It provides online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, and software solutions. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on September 4, 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| PANDORA MEDIA INC | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member Chief Operating Officer | |
| SILVER SPRING NETWORKS INC | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Notre Dame | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| CHEGG, INC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Brown University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
McKinsey & Co., Inc.
 McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Consultant / Advisor | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal Private Equity Analyst | |
| Government of the United States of America | Sovereign | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY. | College/University | Director/Board Member Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
Spotify Ltd.
 Spotify Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Spotify Ltd. provides online music services. It offers music streaming through its applications available for computers and smartphones. The company was founded by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon in April 2006 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
TCMI, Inc.
 TCMI, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance TCMI, Inc.(TCV) is a venture capital firm founded in 1995 by Jay Crandall Hoag and Richard Herrick Kimball. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
Flipboard, Inc.
 Flipboard, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Flipboard Inc. develops a social magazine application. It collects the content of social media and other websites and presents it in magazine format and allows users to flip through their social-networking feeds and feeds from websites that have partnered with the company. People using Flipboard can follow their favorite sources from around the world and then collect stories, images and videos in their own magazines. The company was founded by Michael McCue and Evan Doll in 2009 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Director/Board Member | |
Arsenal Biosciences, Inc.
 Arsenal Biosciences, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Arsenal Biosciences, Inc. discovers, develops, and commercializes curative immune cell therapies. It offers cell therapy, cloud computing, computational biology, genome engineering, machine learning, software engineering, and synthetic immunology. The company was founded by Ken E. Drazan, Bradley E. Bernstein, W. Nicholas Haining, Theo Roth, Kole T. Roybal, and E. John Wherry and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| TRUECALLER AB | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Founder Founder | |
American Cinematheque
 American Cinematheque Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services American Cinematheque operates as a non-profit organization that provides presentations of classic films and independent cinema on the big screen. It operates the Egyptian Theatre and the Aero Theatre. The company was founded on August 28, 1981 and is headquartered in Hollywood, CA. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Paley Center for Media
 The Paley Center for Media Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The Paley Center for Media is a non-profit organization that leads discussions about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms. The non-profit company is based in Beverly Hills, CA. The center draws upon its curatorial expertise, an international collection, and close relationships with the media community to provide respected programming. The Paley Archive, containing over 160,000 television and radio programs and advertisements, is accessible to the public. The center also serves as a neutral setting for media professionals to engage in discussion and debate about the evolving media landscape. Maureen J. Reidy has been the CEO of the company since 2013. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Royal Institute of Technology | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
True Software SPV AB
 True Software SPV AB Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of REEDA Capital Management AB, True Software SPV AB is a Swedish company that owns, manages and transfers securities. The company is based in Stockholm, Sweden. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
True Software EC AB
 True Software EC AB Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of True Software SPV AB, True Software EC AB owns, manages and transfers securities. The company is based in Stockholm, Sweden. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
True Software EC II AB
 True Software EC II AB Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of True Software SPV AB, True Software EC II AB engages in trading and management of securities. The company is based in Stockholm, Sweden. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
True Software EC III AB
 True Software EC III AB Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of True Software SPV AB, True Software EC III AB engages in managing and transferring securities and related activities. The company is based in Stockholm, Sweden. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
True Software EC IV AB
 True Software EC IV AB Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of True Software SPV AB, True Software EC IV AB owns and manages securities. The company is based in Stockholm, Sweden. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Candle Media LLC
 Candle Media LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Candle Media LLC is a home for high-quality brands and franchises that is built for the digital age. The company is based in Sacramento, CA and has subsidiaries in the United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, Mexico, and Canada. The company brings together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth. The company has also made a strategic minority investment in Westbrook Inc., a media company focused on empowering artists to tell stories that connect the world. Candle was founded in 2021 by Kevin A. Mayer and Thomas O. Staggs, who are also the co-chairmen and co-CEOs. Candle has acquired Hello Sunshine, a mission-driven media company that puts women at the center of every story it creates, and Moonbug Entertainment Ltd., a digital-first children’s entertainment company behind highly popular shows such as Cocomelon and Little Baby Bum. | Internet Software/Services | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
Weta Digital Ltd.
 Weta Digital Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Part of Unity Software, Inc., Weta Digital Ltd. is a standard-bearer for creativity and innovation in visual effects and animation. The company is based in Miramar, New Zealand and is the largest single-site VFX studio in the world, drawing artists from over 40 countries. The New Zealander company attracts talent, partners, and clients who seek to push the boundaries of artistic vision. Weta Digital's proprietary pipeline provides artists with the necessary tools to create their best work. Weta Digital has earned numerous awards, including six Visual Effects Academy Awards, ten Academy Sci-Tech Awards, and six Visual Effects BAFTA Awards. Prem K. Akkaraju has been the CEO of the company since 2020. Weta Digital was acquired by Unity Software, Inc. on December 01, 2021 for $1,145.38 million. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Betterworks Systems, Inc.
 Betterworks Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services BetterWorks Systems, Inc. operates a platform which engages in cross-functionally align workforces. It offers consumer-grade design, contextual feeds, push notifications, and summary emails. The company was founded by Di Wu, Paul Reeves and Kris Duggan in 2013 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| FARMERS EDGE INC. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
Statistics
International
| United States | 39 |
| Sweden | 8 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| New Zealand | 2 |
| Canada | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 16 |
| Technology Services | 15 |
| Finance | 10 |
| Electronic Technology | 6 |
| Commercial Services | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 641 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 194 |
| Founder | 125 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 99 |
| Chairman | 80 |
Most connected contacts
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| Thomas Staggs | 56 |
| Brook Byers | 53 |
| Ted Schlein | 48 |
| John Doerr | 47 |
| Michael Abbott | 44 |
| Christopher Marshall | 41 |
| Beth Seidenberg | 39 |
| Noah Knauf | 35 |
| Randy Komisar | 27 |
| Bing Gordon Gordon | 27 |
| Kevin Mayer | 26 |
| Ilya Fushman | 24 |
| Wen Hsieh | 23 |
| Benjamin Kortlang | 23 |
| Barry McCarthy | 21 |
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