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Brief
Known For
Co-founding Kabam, a mobile game development company known for titles like Kingdoms of Camelot and Marvel Contest of Champions. Currently known for her work as a venture capitalist and advisor.
Career
  • Current occupation: Venture Capitalist, Advisor, Board Member.
  • Past occupations: Co-founder and Chief of Staff at Kabam, Game Designer.
  • Current Place of Work: Partner at Builders VC; Board Member at several companies (specifics vary and change).
  • Previous Place of Work: Kabam.
Achievements and Recognition
  • Awards: One of Forbes' Top 40 Women to Watch Over 40 (2013); Fortune's 10 Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs (2012); San Francisco Business Times' 40 Under 40.
Education
University of California, Berkeley - Bachelor of Science in Integrative Biology.
Main Milestones
UC Berkeley & Early Career
Early 2000s
Holly Liu attended the University of California, Berkeley, laying the foundation for her future success. These formative years were marked by academic pursuits, exploring her interests, and developing the essential skills that would later prove invaluable in the fast-paced world of technology and entrepreneurship. After graduating, she explored various roles, likely gaining crucial experience and insights into different aspects of business and technology, shaping her entrepreneurial ambitions.
Co-founding Kabam
2006
A pivotal moment arrived in 2006 when Holly Liu, alongside Kevin Chou, Michael Li, and a few others, co-founded Kabam. Initially a social networking company, Kabam quickly pivoted towards gaming, recognizing the growing potential of online and, eventually, mobile gaming platforms. This decision marked the beginning of her remarkable journey in the gaming industry.
Kabam's Pivot to Free-to-Play Mobile Games
2009-2012
During this period, Kabam strategically shifted its focus from web-based social games to free-to-play mobile games. This was a prescient move, anticipating the rise of mobile gaming as the dominant platform. Holly Liu played a crucial role in guiding this transition, contributing to the development of successful mobile games and shaping Kabam's business strategy.
Kabam's Hit Titles: Kingdom's of Camelot and Marvel: Contest of Champions
2010s
Kabam achieved significant success with titles like "Kingdoms of Camelot" and "Marvel: Contest of Champions". These games became global hits, generating substantial revenue and establishing Kabam as a major player in the mobile gaming market. Liu was integral to the company's product strategy, user acquisition, and ensuring player engagement, which were all critical to the success of these games.
Chief Development Officer at Kabam
2014
Holly Liu's contributions to Kabam's success led to her appointment as Chief Development Officer. In this role, she was responsible for fostering innovation, developing new game concepts, and expanding Kabam's portfolio. Her leadership and vision were instrumental in shaping the company's future direction and maintaining its competitive edge.
Sale of Kabam to Netmarble
2017
In 2017, Kabam was sold to Netmarble, a South Korean mobile game company. This marked a significant milestone for Kabam and its founders, including Holly Liu. The acquisition demonstrated the value and success of the company they had built from the ground up.
Venture Capital and Mentorship
2017 - Present
After the acquisition of Kabam, Holly Liu transitioned into the world of venture capital. She now leverages her experience and expertise to invest in and mentor early-stage companies, particularly those in the technology and gaming sectors. She is deeply invested in helping the next generation of entrepreneurs bring their innovative ideas to life.
Continuing Influence in Tech and Gaming
Present
Holly Liu continues to be a respected voice and influential figure in the tech and gaming industries. Through her investments, mentorship, and public speaking engagements, she actively contributes to the growth and development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, inspiring others to pursue their passions and build successful businesses. She is a frequent speaker and panelist, sharing her insights and experiences with aspiring entrepreneurs and industry professionals.
Holly Liu

Holly Liu is an American businesswoman and venture capitalist.[1][2] She is the co-founder of the mobile gaming company Kabam.[3] She is currently Non-Executive Director and Strategic Adviser to Animoca's board of directors.[4]

Key Information

Education

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She studied at the University of California, Berkeley where she earned her master’s degree in Information Management and Systems. She also studied at the University of California, Los Angeles where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Communications and East Asian Studies.[5][6]

Career

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Liu is the co-founded mobile gaming company Kabam in 2006; maker of the games: Kingdoms of Camelot, The Hobbit: Kingdoms of Middle-earth, and Marvel Contest of Champions.[3][4] She was lead designer of their flagship game Kingdoms of Camelot, which grossed over $250 million in just four years.[7][4] Liu was instrumental in growing the company’s annual revenue from zero to $400m. She was also the founding mobile designer for the game extension Battle for the North, which made Kingdoms of Camelot the highest-grossing app for iPhone and iPad in 2012.[4]

In January 2017, the majority of Kabam’s assets were acquired by Netmarble, South Korea’s largest mobile gaming company.[8] Following her exit from Kabam, Liu took on a role as a visiting partner at Y Combinator, an accelerator providing seeded funding to nearly 2,000 startups with a combined value of over $80 billion.[1][9][10]

In June 2018 she was appointed Non-Executive Director and Strategic Adviser to Animoca's board of directors.[2]

In 2019 Liu worked as an advisor on The Sandbox, a decentralized gaming platform.[11]

She is currently a member on the advisory board at University of California, Berkeley School of Information.[12]

Recognition

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She has been named one of Fortune’s “10 Most Powerful Women in Gaming”, Forbes’ “12 Women in Gaming to Watch.” and Forbes - "10 Women Entrepreneurs to Watch from Google Ventures' Portfolio Companies".[13][14][15]

She was also named by Inc as a Top 10 female founder unicorn.[16]

In 2018, she received the Technology Entrepreneurship Abie Award at the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing.[17] She was also featured among "America's Top 50 Women In Tech" by Forbes.[18]

References

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  1. ^ a b Seibel, Michael. "Welcome Eric, Holly, Diego, Matt, Nic, Kyle, Adele, Jose, Matt, Ramon, and Gia". Blog.ycombinator.com. Retrieved 2018-09-19.
  2. ^ a b Magazine, Animation (2018-09-13). "Animoca Appoints Kabam Co-Founder Holly Liu to Board of Directors". Animationmagazine.net. Retrieved 2018-09-19.
  3. ^ a b Dean Takahashi@deantak September 25, 2015 9:00 AM (2015-09-25). "Kabam's cofounder Holly Liu says you have to build a global culture to succeed in games". VentureBeat. Retrieved 2018-09-19.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ a b c d Milligan, Mercedes (2018-06-28). "Animoca Appoints Kabam Co-Founder Holly Liu to Board of Directors". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  5. ^ "Holly Liu: A Woman Technologist". AnitaB.org. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  6. ^ Holly Liu's LinkedIn account
  7. ^ "Game Apps Designed By Women That Prove Girls Really Do Run The World". Bustle.com. 19 June 2017. Retrieved 2018-09-19.
  8. ^ "Netmarble completes acquisition of Kabam's Marvel Contest of Champions studio". Games Beat. 24 February 2017. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
  9. ^ "People". www.ycombinator.com. Retrieved 2019-03-18.
  10. ^ Brunsden, Cara; Kiemle, Gundi; Mullin, Stephen (2017). "Male Partner Experiences About Acquired Brain Injury of Female Partner Interview Schedule". doi:10.1037/t64176-000. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  11. ^ Sandbox, The (2019-05-24). "The Sandbox Blockchain Gaming Platform Receives $2.5M led by Hashed". The Sandbox. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  12. ^ "Holly Liu". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  13. ^ Gaudiosi, John (2013-10-24). "The 10 most powerful women in gaming". Fortune. Retrieved 2018-09-19.
  14. ^ "12 Women in Gaming to Watch - Entrepreneurs' Edition". Forbes.com. Retrieved 2018-09-19.
  15. ^ "10 Women Entrepreneurs To Watch From Google Ventures' Portfolio Companies". Forbes.com. Retrieved 2018-09-19.
  16. ^ "Top 10 Female Founder Unicorns". Inc.com. Retrieved 2018-09-19.
  17. ^ Notimported (2018-08-01). "Announcing the 2018 Abie Award Winners". Grace Hopper Celebration. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  18. ^ "Holly Liu". Forbes.
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