Niko VuoriFounder

United States - San Francisco Bay Area

Niko Vuori is a proven entrepreneur with a passion for consumer products and technology. He has two decades of experience in consumer internet and social gaming, both as a founder with a successful exit, as well as a product- and business leader for category-defining companies of all sizes.

Niko was the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Rocket Games, a leading social casino developer. In 2015, Rocket was recognized as the fastest-growing social casino worldwide, posting over 600% year-over-year revenue growth. Rocket was acquired by Penn National Gaming for $170 million in July 2016 in the third largest social casino acquisition to date.

Prior to Rocket Games, Niko held senior leadership positions at social gaming pioneer Zynga, most notably as General Manager of the company's flagship game, Zynga Poker, where he was responsible for all aspects of the studio's >$250 million/year business, across mobile and web.

Niko has an MBA from the Haas School of Business where he focused on Entrepreneurship.

Specialties: EdTech, Blockchain, Interactive Voice, Voice Games, Product Strategy, Product Management, Product Development, General Management, Social Gaming, Social Casino, Consumer Internet, Data Analytics, User Acquisition, Mobile Games, Business Development, Entrepreneurship