What Happened?
San Francisco, Niantic CA-based John Hanke as Chief Executive Officer
About the Company
Niantic is the world`s leading AR technology company` sparking creative and engaging journeys in the real world. Our products inspire outdoor exploration` exercise` and meaningful social interaction. Originally formed at Google in 2010` we became an independent company in 2014 with a strong group of investors including Nintendo` The Pokémon Company` and Alsop Louie Partners. Our current titles include pioneering global-control game Ingress` and record-breaking AR game Pokémon GO. Our third title` Harry Potter: Wizards Unite` is currently in development. Niantic is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race` religion` color` national origin` sex (including pregnancy` childbirth` or related medical conditions)` sexual orientation` gender` gender identity` gender expression` transgender status` sexual stereotypes` age` status as a protected veteran` status as an individual with a disability` genetic information` or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories` consistent with applicable federal` state and local law. We`re a hard-working` fun` and exciting group who value intellectual curiosity and a passion for problem-solving! We have growing offices located in San Francisco` Sunnyvale` Bellevue` Los Angeles` Tokyo` and Hamburg.
About the Person
John Hanke is a serial entrepreneur. He currently runs Niantic Labs, a company which explores experimental mobile, social, and local applications. Prior to joining Google, Hanke founded and was CEO at Keyhole, Inc.. Google acquired Keyhole in 2004, at which point Keyhole's flagship product was renamed to Google Earth. After Keyhole acquisition, Hanke spent several years as Vice President of Product Management for Googles "Geo" division (Google Earth, Google Maps, Local, StreetView, SketchUp, and Panoramio). [Wikipedia]
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