Pikpok has become one of the great success stories of Wellington.

The game developers have hundreds of staff in the city, have expanded to Colombia and craft games played by hundreds of millions all over the world.

CEO and co-founder Mario Wynands tells Nick Mills how the company started from "three mates in a flat" working overtime on their passions to an international sensation.

Wynands says NZ's gaming industry exports are worth $1 billion NZD.

The company started from Wynands and his fellow founders flat, who worked their day jobs from 9am to 6pm then continued past 1am creating their business.

"At the end of the day I'm just kind of the shy, nerdy kid who grew up in the Hutt."

Wynands shares the hard work to make Pikpok into what it is today, what is ahead for the future and why he chooses to continue the business in Wellington. 

He describes the changes to the perception of working and living in New Zealand, "we don't have the same magical allure as a country anymore".

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Pikpok has become one of the great success stories of Wellington.
The game developers have hundreds of staff in the city, have expanded to Colombia and craft games played by hundreds of millions all over the world.
CEO and co-founder Mario Wynands tells Nick Mills how the company started from "three mates in a flat" working overtime on their passions to an international sensation.
Wynands says NZ's gaming industry exports are worth $1 billion NZD.
The company started from Wynands and his fellow founders flat, who worked their day jobs from 9am to 6pm then continued past 1am creating their business.
"At the end of the day I'm just kind of the shy, nerdy kid who grew up in the Hutt."
Wynands shares the hard work to make Pikpok into what it is today, what is ahead for the future and why he chooses to continue the business in Wellington.&nbsp;
He describes the changes to the perception of working and living in New Zealand, "we don't have the same magical allure as a country anymore".
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Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.

You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few.

Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday.

Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis. You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few. Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday.

Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills

Business Hour: CEO and co-founder of PikPok Mario Wynands joins Nick Mills in the studio

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