Michael Gluck (born March 8, 1983) is the founder of VGM,[1] a market research firm and the largest provider of custom research to the video game industry.[2]
Michael Gluck | |
|---|---|
 Michael Gluck | |
| Born | March 8, 1983 |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Founder of VGM |
VGM
editIn 2007, at the age of 24, Michael started VGM with $5,000 in savings and grew the company to $20,000,000 in lifetime sales by the age of 30.[3] As of 2017, VGM had serviced more than 50 video game companies, as well as industry leaders in entertainment, media, and technology.[4]
Piano Squall
editAs a college student, Gluck performed piano concerts and released an album under the stage name “Piano Squall” to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, in support of a cure for the disease that took his grandmother’s life.[5]
Other ventures
editIn 2013, Gluck co-founded and produced a video game music band[6] that is currently on tour in the United States, Australia, and the Middle East. [citation needed]
Education
editGluck studied business at the University of Pennsylvania and graduated in the class of 2005.[7]
Personal life
editGluck was born in Miami, Florida. He enjoys piano, tennis, and chess. [citation needed]
References
edit- ^ Charlene Weisler (August 14, 2014). "The Business of Games: Interview with VG Market's Michael Gluck". MediaBizBloggers.com. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- ^ "About Us: VGMarket". Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- ^ Britt Hysen (October 6, 2014). "VG Market CEO Michael Gluck Disrupts Video Game Industry". Millennial. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- ^ Derek Andersen (January 19, 2012). "VG Market: From EA Pink Slip to Millions". Startup Grind. Archived from the original on November 10, 2014. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- ^ Shawn Sines (June 6, 2007). ""Piano Squall" Battles Multiple Sclerosis With Debut Album GAME". Gamefront.com. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- ^ "About Critical Hit: History and Founders". Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- ^ "Website". Retrieved 28 December 2016.