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Josh Yguado
Founder of Jam City
Los Angeles, California
Overview
Josh Yguado is the CEO & Co-Founder of Jam City, a successful mobile gaming company based in Los Angeles, California. With a background in strategic planning, business development, and corporate development, he has played a key role in leading Jam City to success, securing strategic partnerships, and overseeing mergers & acquisitions within the gaming industry. Yguado has invested in various companies, including HUSSLUP and Cloud9, showcasing his expertise in supporting start-ups and contributing to the growth of the gaming and media sectors.
Work Experience
CEO & Co-Founder
2023 - Current
President, COO & Co-Founder
2010 - 2023
Jam City is a mobile entertainment company, connecting the world through technology, creativity, and play.
Raised $652,000,000.00 from Netmarble, Kabam, Fortress Investment Group, JP Morgan Chase, CIT Bank, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Silicon Valley Bank and Netmarble.
Strategy & Business Development
2004 - 2009
Strategic Planning
2003 - 2003
Corporate Development
2000 - 2002
Univision Communications is a media company that provides media-related services.
Raised $1,825,500,000.00 from Glade Brook Capital Partners.
M&A Investment Banking
1998 - 2000