Co-CEO, Scopely, Inc.
Search every verified Javier Ferreira interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Javier Ferreira, co-CEO of Scopely, has been discussing the company's 15-year history and its future direction in a series of interviews. In March 2026, he and co-CEO Walter Driver spoke with GamesBeat about the company's growth, noting that Scopely had reached $15 billion in lifetime revenue and 150 billion hours played. Ferreira described the company as feeling "the youngest that it's ever been" in terms of energy and ambition. He attributed the success of games like Monopoly Go and Pokémon Go to their ability to build "hyperengaged communities," and said the company's focus is on creating experiences that are "deeply meaningful" to players rather than just distractions. Ferreira has also discussed Scopely's operational philosophy, stating that the company views itself as being on a "learning journey" and that the leadership's role is to "protect the organization from pain" by giving teams time and space to develop products. He emphasized that the company's acquisition by Saudi Arabia's Savvy Games Group in 2023 for $4.9 billion was a positive outcome for all stakeholders, and that the management team remained intact afterward. In Barcelona, where Scopely has its largest global hub with over 700 employees, Ferreira said the decision to locate there was "primarily driven by talent" and the city's lifestyle and gaming ecosystem.
Scopely Co-CEOs Walter Driver and Javier Ferreira sat down with GamesBeat's editorial director Dean Takahashi to discuss 15 years of Scopely — growth, evolution, lessons learned and where we’re headed next. Read more at GamesBeat: https://gamesbeat.com/from-la-startup... #Scopely15 #Scopely #GamesBeat
How did Scopely grow from a startup into one of the most powerful companies in mobile gaming? In this live conversation celebrating Scopely’s 15th anniversary, Co-CEOs Walter Driver and Javier Ferreira join GamesBeat’s Dean Takahashi to reflect on the company’s journey—from early strategy to building global hit games and scaling one of the industry’s most successful mobile publishers.
Scopely, a leading interactive entertainment and mobile games company founded in the US, has chosen Barcelona as its largest global hub, now home to over 700 professionals. Javier Ferreira, Co-CEO of Scopely, explains in this interview that the decision to build their global hub in Barcelona was primarily driven by talent. Discover more: https://catalonia.com/w/scopely-in-ca... Stay updated with the latest news and investment opportunities in Barcelona-Catalonia! 📩 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/Catalonia-In-Busi... 📽More videos: / @cataloniatradeinvestment 💻Visi…
🚨 Deconstructor of Fun Exclusive — We’re releasing the UNCUT version of our legendary interview with Javier Ferreira, co-CEO of Scopely. This is the twice-as-long version only a handful of insiders have ever heard before. In this rare, candid, and fully unfiltered conversation, Javier breaks down Scopely’s transformation from a $12M startup to a $3B+ revenue machine. Why Monopoly GO! succeeded where so many IP-based games fail. How Scopely builds “learning machines,” not just game teams, and the secrets to long-term conviction, even in the face of failure If you want the real story behind t…
Michail Katkoff sits down with Javier Ferreira, Co-CEO of Scopely, to explore the success behind Scopely's hit game Monopoly Go, which has generated over $3 billion in lifetime revenue. Javier shares insights into Scopely's acquisition by Savvy, the impact of solid partnerships, and Scopely's future ambitions with original IPs. Learn about effective game development, strategic risk-taking, and the evolving landscape of the gaming industry. Discover what makes Scopely a leader in IP-based gaming and Javier's views on the bright future of gaming. 00:00 Introduction and Learning Journey 01:06…
Sponsor of this episode: Decathlon is looking for startups. Connect with us on LinkedIn. LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3SdvYKx This week we bring back a podcast dedicated to all video game fans, as we have the pleasure of interviewing Javier Ferreira, Co-CEO of one of the most prominent mobile gaming companies worldwide, Scopely. Scopely boasts a number of hit titles, including Marvel Strike Force, The Walking Dead: Road to Survival, Looney Tunes, and Scrabble® GO. In addition, its latest creation, MONOPOLY GO!, has positioned itself as a leader in downloads, generating over $300 million in reven…
Welcome to part two in our series covering all things Savvy Games Group. In this episode Aaron Bush chats with Javier Ferreira, the co-CEO of Scopely, which was acquired by Savvy earlier this year for $4.9 billion – the sixth largest gaming acquisition of all time. Scopely is now the #2 largest North American mobile games company (as measured by global IAPs), and it serves over 100 million players across its portfolio of games. In this episode, Javier walks us through how the company has grown, what does and doesn’t change now that Scopely is owned by Savvy, and updates us on Scopely’s approa…
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