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Dennis Crowley

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Co-Founder / CEO at Hopscotch Labs
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Dennis Crowley is a serial entrepreneur focused on creating playful technology at the intersection of the digital and physical worlds. He is the co-founder of Hopscotch, Foursquare, and the pioneering location-based service Dodgeball, which was acquired by Google. People who have worked with him often describe him as creative, innovative, and clever.

Outside of his tech ventures, Dennis is deeply passionate about community soccer. He founded two clubs, Street FC and Kingston Stockade FC, to make the sport more accessible. His interest in real-world games dates back to co-creating PacManhattan, one of the first large-scale urban games, while a student at NYU.

He once won the "Fast Money" bonus round on the TV game show Family Feud.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder / CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Location-based Tech
A pioneer in the field, he founded Foursquare and Dodgeball, leveraging location data to enhance real-world experiences for over a decade.
Building Playful Products
His stated work focuses on creating technology that makes everyday life more fun, from early "urban games" to his current audio-first venture, Hopscotch Labs.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Co-Founder / CEO
Hopscotch Labs
1-2009
Co-Founder / Co-Chair
Foursquare
9-2018
Co-Founder / Co-Chair
Street FC
7-2024
Founding Member / Board Member
The League for Clubs
8-2015
Founder / Chairman
Kingston Stockade Football Club (Stockade FC)
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Education
9-2002 - 5-2004
MPS
New York University
9-1994 - 5-1998
BS
Syracuse University
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