This timeline focuses on Holly Liu's pivotal role in co-founding and building Kabam, a mobile gaming company.
Co-founding Kabam (Initial Name: Water Cooler)
2006
Holly Liu co-founded Kabam, initially named Water Cooler, with Kevin Chou, Michael Li, and Andrew Sheppard. The company initially focused on social networking applications.
Pivot to Gaming
Early Years
Recognizing the potential of the gaming market, Kabam pivoted from social networking applications to developing social games on platforms like Facebook.
Growth and Success with Mobile Games
2010s
Kabam achieved significant success with free-to-play mobile games based on popular franchises like Marvel (Marvel Contest of Champions), Transformers, and The Hobbit.
Chief of Staff & HR Leadership
During Kabam Period
As Chief of Staff, Holly focused on company strategy, organizational design, and execution. She also oversaw the people and culture strategy. Her influence in these roles shaped Kabam's trajectory.
Sale of Kabam to Netmarble
2017
Kabam's Vancouver studio, responsible for Marvel Contest of Champions, was sold to Netmarble, a South Korean mobile game company. This marked a significant transition for Kabam and its founders.
Departure from Kabam
Post-Sale
Following the sale of Kabam's Vancouver studio, Holly Liu transitioned out of Kabam, marking the end of her era at the company she co-founded.
