Zynga Cofounder Leaves the Company

Justin Waldron, one of Zynga's cofounders, announced late Wednesday night that he would be departing the company after more than six years

In a post on Facebook, Waldron praised the company and its employees, but noted that "it's time to leave Zynga and venture off on my own again." Waldron did not offer any details about where he may go next, though he recently highlighted the fact that he has been investing in startups

Several prominent people have left or been pushed out of the gaming company in the past year or so as it struggles to regain its footing in the gaming market, including top execs like Zynga's chief operating officer and chief marketing officer and big names like Paul and David Bettner, who created Words With Friends, and OMGPOP founder Dan Porter. Read more...