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    Roger Dickey

    Entrepreneur and Investor

    Roger Dickey is the Co-Founder and CEO of Made Renovation, a company that specializes in bathroom renovations by integrating design, material sourcing, and construction services. Launched in July 2019, Made Renovation aims to simplify the renovation process for homeowners, offering a seamless experience that is both timely and budget-friendly. The company has experienced significant growth, reportedly achieving a fourfold increase in business during the pandemic as homeowners sought to enhance their living spaces.12

    Before establishing Made Renovation, Dickey had a successful career in the gaming industry. He founded the game Dope Wars, which was later acquired by Zynga, where he became known for creating Mafia Wars, a game that generated over $1 billion in revenue. Following his time at Zynga, he co-founded Gigster, a software company that facilitated on-demand access to engineering talent, which also saw considerable success.123

    Dickey's entrepreneurial journey reflects a strong background in technology and a keen understanding of market needs, particularly in the home renovation sector. He has been involved in various investment and advisory roles, contributing to the growth of multiple startups and leveraging his experience in scaling businesses.34

    Highlights

    Oct 18 · consent.yahoo.com
    Made Renovation, which intrigued, then infuriated, its customers, is ...
    Oct 18 · TechCrunch
    Made Renovation, which intrigued, then infuriated, its customers, is shutting down - TechCrunch
    Made Renovation, which intrigued, then infuriated, its customers, is shutting down - TechCrunch
    Aug 9 · TechCrunch
    Made Renovation promises “tech-enabled” remodels; customers describe “absolute nightmare” - TechCrunch
    Made Renovation promises “tech-enabled” remodels; customers describe “absolute nightmare” - TechCrun
    Nov 5 · youtube.com
    EM Group Chat #115: Starting Made Renovation As A ... - YouTube
    EM Group Chat #115: Starting Made Renovation As A ... - YouTube
    Jul 8 · forbes.com
    Bathroom Renovation Startup Made Renovation Raises $23 Million ...
    Bathroom Renovation Startup Made Renovation Raises $23 Million ...

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    Experience

    Co-Founder & CEO at Made Renovation (July 2019 - Present)
    Board Director at Gigster (March 2013 - January 2020), Co-Founder & CEO at Gigster (March 2013 - June 2018), Founder at Untitled Labs (January 2019 - July 2019), Advisor at Formation 8 (July 2013 - July 2015), Co-Founder at Product X (August 2011 - June 2012), Founder & GM at Zynga (March 2008 - July 2011), Co-Founder & CTO at Curiosoft (October 2007 - March 2008), Software Engineer at National Instruments (August 2005 - October 2007)

    Education

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, BS in Computer Science

    Location

    San Francisco, California, United States