Machine Zone CEO and Co-Founder Gabriel Leydon Named by Goldman Sachs as One of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2015

PALO ALTO, Calif.--()--Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) has recognized Gabriel Leydon, CEO and Co-Founder of Machine Zone, as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2015, at their fourth annual Builders + Innovators Summit.

Mr. Leydon founded Machine Zone in 2008 with partners Mike Sherrill and current CTO Halbert Nakagawa. Its flagship title, “Game of War – Fire Age”, is the largest real-time massively-multiplayer mobile game in the world and a worldwide top free and top grossing mobile application on the Apple App Store, Google Play, and the Amazon Appstore.

“We are thrilled that Gabe was selected by Goldman Sachs as one of the most intriguing entrepreneurs. We are so proud of the entire Machine Zone team, whose spirit, hard work and dedication has driven our incredible growth and success.” said Kristen Dumont, COO of Machine Zone.

"We are honored to recognize Gabe Leydon as one of the most intriguing entrepreneurs of 2015," said David Solomon, co-head of investment banking at Goldman Sachs. "This is an exciting time for entrepreneurs. This is the fourth year that we’ve hosted the Builders + Innovators Summit and continue to be amazed by what happens when a diverse group of seasoned and emerging business leaders -- the builders and innovators – come together to discuss how to drive innovation, create jobs, and build enduring organizations."

For more than 145 years, Goldman Sachs has been advising and financing entrepreneurs as they launch and grow their businesses. In addition to honoring 100 entrepreneurs, the summit consists of general sessions and clinics led by Goldman Sachs experts, seasoned entrepreneurs, academics and business leaders as well as resident scholars.

About Machine Zone

Machine Zone is a global leader in free-to-play mobile gaming, leveraging its proprietary technology to create real-time, truly immersive social games. Machine Zone’s flagship title, “Game of War – Fire Age”, is the largest real-time massively-multiplayer mobile game in the world and a worldwide top free and top grossing mobile application on the Apple App Store, Google Play, and the Amazon Appstore. Machine Zone’s portfolio of games, which also includes iMob2, Original Gangstaz, and Global War, have been downloaded and played by over 130 million people worldwide. Founded in 2008 as part of the highly prestigious Y Combinator program and the 2010 winner of the TechCrunch Crunchies Award for “Best Bootstrapped Company", Machine Zone has more than 500 employees around the world and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California with operations in San Diego, Las Vegas, Germany, Japan and Russia.

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Contacts

Rubenstein Associates
Tom Keaney
tkeaney@rubenstein.com
or
Eric Kuo, 212-843-8494
ekuo@rubenstein.com