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LA500 2024: Walter Driver

Co-Founder, Chair, Co-Chief Executive, Scopely Inc.

“Driver is the co-chief executive of Scopely, a multibillion-dollar mobile gaming company that has published best-selling titles such as “Monopoly Go!,” “Stumble Guys,” and “Yahtzee With Buddies.” Scopely was acquired last year by Savvy Games Group, which is owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, for $4.9 billion. Driver is an investor and advisor to several private technology companies and previously founded software development company O Negative Media LLC, where he served as chief executive and developed online social games.

What’s the best advice you ever got?
Most people overestimate what they can do in a year and underestimate what they can accomplish in a decade with continued focus.

What’s your favorite movie, all time and in any category?
“Point Break.”

What’s at the top of your bucket list?
Shared adventures with my children when they grow up.

What’s the best thing about living in Los Angeles?
It’s a city of dreamers full of people pursuing their greatest passions. There is a sense of elasticity and an underlying foundation of optimism about the future.

YEARS ON LA500: 4

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