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Franklin BiunlockedMark: together at Azra Games (2024–2026)
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×4Mark: together at Franklin Templeton Investments
×2Mark: together at California State University Sacramento
About
Mark Otero is the CEO and Founder of Azra Games. He previously served as General Manager of EA Capital Games, where he oversaw Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, and co-founded KlickNation, a free-to-play RPG studio acquired by Electronic Arts that grew from 2 to more than 70 employees in 18 months. Over his career he has launched eight collectibles and combat RPG free-to-play games across Facebook, web, and mobile platforms.
CEO at Azra Games
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Azra Games's investors · 8
a16z cryptoMenlo ParkAndreessen HorowitzMenlo Park · $500K – $50M checks · since 2024Bollinger Investment GroupCoinbase VenturesStamford · $100K – $10M checksNFXSan Francisco · $250K – $5M checks · since 2024Pantera CapitalSan Francisco · $5M – $100M checks · since 2025Play VenturesSingaporeRockawayXLondon
Experience
- Azra GamesCEO / Foundercurrent2022 — presentSacramento, CA
- Alice Capital / Hedge FundManaging Partner / Co-Founder2016 — 2021Greater Sacramento
- Electronic ArtsGeneral Manager, Capital Games2011 — 2015Sacramento, California Area
- KlickNation (acquired by EA)CEO / Co-Founder2008 — 2011Sacramento and San Francisco, CA
- Franklin Templeton InvestmentsManager2001 — 2006
- FunToDo.comDirector of Research1999 — 2000
Skills & more
Virtual Goods6Entrepreneurship71Social Games79Marketing27Product Management25Analytics19Start-ups39Monetization41Game Design60Social Media7E-commerce12Product Marketing5
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Mark Otero?
- Mark Otero is the CEO and Founder of Azra Games. He previously served as General Manager of EA Capital Games, where he oversaw Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, and co-founded KlickNation, a free-to-play RPG studio acquired by Electronic Arts that grew from 2 to more than 70 employees in 18 months. Over his career he has launched eight collectibles and combat RPG free-to-play games across Facebook, web, and mobile platforms.
- Where does Mark Otero work?
- Mark Otero is CEO of Azra Games.
- What companies did Mark Otero found?
- Mark Otero founded Azra Games.
- Where did Mark Otero go to school?
- Mark Otero studied at University of California, Davis - Graduate School of Management (MBA, Marketing); CSUS (MS Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence); California State University Sacramento (BS Computer Science, Graphics).
Founder mafias
Electronic Arts mafia69
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Shaival ShahCorporate Development & StrategyFounded Ribbon +2Amitt MahajanSoftware Engineer InternFounded Rare Bits +1Amy FranceticAssistant ProducerFounded Buoyant V1.Webflow +1Lars ButtlerVice PresidentFounded Aifoundation +1Andy TaylorSoftware EngineerFounded approved +1Anis KallelProgram Manager internFounded Kaoun +1
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California State University-Sacramento mafia16
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Ken MunsonB.A.Founded Rhythmos +2Jesse PowellPhilosophy w/ Concentration in Ethics & LawFounded Payward +1Troy McAlpinBachelor of Science (BS)Founded xMatters +1Ryan Sutton-GeeBSFounded PlanGridRyan LimBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded Uncommon TherapeuticsAli JavidanBSFounded Range
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University of California, Davis - Graduate School of Management mafia3
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended University of California, Davis - Graduate School of Management24
Randy LeeCo-founder and General Partner at Lifelike CapitalKatie WrightInvestor at Vector CapitalShilpi SharmaInvestment committee member at Tin Alley VenturesJean-Paul HuInvestor at O.G. Venture PartnersMartin ScanlonChief Financial Officer, ECMC Group at ECMC GroupRoy YaredSenior Finance Associate at Glynn Capital Management
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Also attended California State University Sacramento55
Nicole TorresDirector, Marketing Events & Platform at Sapphire VenturesTraci TeldeschiExecutive Assistant at The Westly GroupBenjamin ChanFinance Manager at LogosJennifer MannionHead of Talent at Griffin Gaming PartnersBryan JadotSenior Managing Director at Hercules Capital, Inc.Laura Moreno LucasGeneral Partner at L'ATTITUDE Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Azra Games2
Also worked at Electronic Arts157
Rajat TanejaInvestor at Foundation CapitalRobert TomkinsonSelf at Mucker CapitalBrian OsimiriInvestor at CapitalGGustav RydstedtAdvisor, Infrastructure Software at Verissimo VenturesShanti BergelManaging Director at TRANSCENDAndrew SheppardManaging Director at TRANSCEND
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Also worked at Franklin Templeton Investments62
Geoff YangCo-Founder at Redpoint VenturesJohn HornbostelCounsel at Medical Excellence CapitalBayan AlizadehPartner at S32Cara Brennan AllamanoAdvisor, People Tech & HR at Verissimo VenturesDaniel ChenPartner at Highland Creek PartnersMichael SidgmoreWhen Thoughts Become Things
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