John Hanke

John Hanke is an American entrepreneur and technology executive best known as the CEO of Niantic, Inc., the company behind popular mobile games like Pokémon GO and Ingress. Niantic focuses on augmented reality (AR) experiences that blend the virtual and real worlds, encouraging outdoor exploration. Before Niantic, Hanke played a key role in developing Google Maps and was involved in the mapping platform Keyhole, which Google acquired. His work has significantly influenced how people interact with technology and their physical environments, making him a prominent figure in the fields of gaming and AR.