Michael Gluck Explained

Michael Gluck
Birth Date:March 8, 1983
Birth Place:Miami, Florida
Alma Mater:University of Pennsylvania
Occupation:Founder of VGM

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]

VGM

In 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

As 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

In 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.

Education

Gluck studied business at the University of Pennsylvania and graduated in the class of 2005.[7]

Personal life

Gluck was born in Miami, Florida. He enjoys piano, tennis, and chess.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Business of Games: Interview with VG Market's Michael Gluck. Charlene Weisler . MediaBizBloggers.com. August 14, 2014. November 10, 2014.
  2. Web site: About Us: VGMarket. November 10, 2014.
  3. Web site: VG Market CEO Michael Gluck Disrupts Video Game Industry. Britt Hysen. Millennial. October 6, 2014. November 10, 2014.
  4. Web site: VG Market: From EA Pink Slip to Millions. Derek Andersen. Startup Grind. January 19, 2012. November 10, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141110225346/http://startupgrind.com/2012/01/vg-market-ea-pink-slip-to-millions/. November 10, 2014. dead.
  5. Web site: "Piano Squall" Battles Multiple Sclerosis With Debut Album GAME. Shawn Sines. Gamefront.com. June 6, 2007. November 10, 2014.
  6. Web site: About Critical Hit: History and Founders. November 10, 2014.
  7. Web site: Website. 28 December 2016.