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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2025 · 32 MIN

A Boring Multi-Million Dollar Game

from The Startup Different Podcast · host David and Chris Sinkinson

Ever heard of someone getting robbed—only to land their dream job days later? Melissa Cash’s journey from Disney to co-founding Pok Pok is full of wild turns, but her startup’s genius lies in something deceptively simple: it’s intentionally a bit boring. In this episode, we explore how quiet design, thoughtful screen time, and serendipitous moments led to a kids’ app that actually respects how kids play.

Ever heard of someone getting robbed—only to land their dream job days later? Melissa Cash’s journey from Disney to co-founding Pok Pok is full of wild turns, but her startup’s genius lies in something deceptively simple: it’s intentionally a bit boring. In this episode, we explore how quiet design, thoughtful screen time, and serendipitous moments led to a kids’ app that actually respects how kids play.

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