Co-Founder and CEO, Applovin

Adam Foroughi

Adam Foroughi is the Co-Founder and CEO of Applovin, one of the world's most operationally efficient software companies. Under his leadership, Applovin has achieved a $160B market cap with $5.48B in annual revenue and exceptional unit economics ($10M EBITDA per employee). He is known for his contrarian views on founder psychology, mentorship, and the role of cultural softness in business execution.

Known For

Building Applovin into a $160B market cap companyExceptional unit economics and margin disciplineContrarian views on founder mentorship and soft leadershipNavigating extreme market volatility (92% stock decline) with psychological resilience

Episodes

#20VC: Applovin: $160BN Market Cap, $5.48BN Revenue, $10M EBITDA Per Head | Why the Best Do Not Need Mentorship | Why Founders Should Not Angel Invest | Why Kindness in Business Will Slow You Down with Adam ForoughiApr 27, 2026