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Setting the Stage: In Conversation with Mark Kingdon

Closing in on one year with Linden Lab, Mark Kingdon has seen first-hand how an engaged and creative community creates rich opportunities for education, content development, architecture, exploration, enterprise, training and many other uses! But supporting an active community presents challenges and opportunities. We’ll discuss with Mark the lessons he has learned in his first year with Linden Lab, his assessment of Second Life’s economy and user base, and plans for the future.

Mark was interviewed on Metanomics on May 6, 2009. If you are having trouble viewing the above video, you might also want to try to view it here.

This is a fitting start to a new season of Metanomics with a new home and Web site. Our conversation with Mark will be an ideal opportunity to take stock of where we are and where we’re going. Mark will discuss his plans for ensuring that Linden Lab remains one of the leaders in the virtual world industry, how recently announced changes (such as flagging of adult-oriented content) will impact current users, and what new features and enhancements we can look forward to in the months to come.

Spotlight Segment
The show will kick off with a Spotlight section hosted by Tony O’Driscoll who will report on the collaborative and educational uses of virtual worlds. Tony was recently the chair of the 3DTLC conference and will provide insight into trends and opportunities from the conference and elsewhere.

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Guest Biographies

Mark Kingdon, CEO Linden Lab

Mark Kingdon is the CEO of Linden Lab which he joined in May 2008. Mark leads the day-to-day management and operations of the company, working closely alongside Linden Lab founder, former CEO and current Chairman Philip Rosedale. Prior to joining Linden Lab, Mark served as Chief Executive Officer of Organic Inc. a leading digital communications agency, building its reputation as a groundbreaking, innovative provider of user-centered design. While at Organic, Mark built the company’s social media and social computing services and launched the company’s emerging platforms practice. Prior to Organic, Kingdon worked with idealab!, providing strategic guidance and operational support to emerging companies. Before that, Mark was a partner with the consulting division of PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP (PwC), where he held a variety of senior roles throughout his twelve-year tenure. He received an MBA from the Wharton School of Business and a BA in Economics from UCLA.