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Michael Gluck
Michael Gluck
Born (1983-03-08) March 8, 1983 (age 41)
Alma materUniversity of Pennsylvania
OccupationFounder 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

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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

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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

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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. [citation needed]

Education

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

Personal life

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Gluck was born in Miami, Florida. He enjoys piano, tennis, and chess. [citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ Charlene Weisler (August 14, 2014). "The Business of Games: Interview with VG Market's Michael Gluck". MediaBizBloggers.com. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
  2. ^ "About Us: VGMarket". Retrieved November 10, 2014.
  3. ^ Britt Hysen (October 6, 2014). "VG Market CEO Michael Gluck Disrupts Video Game Industry". Millennial. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Shawn Sines (June 6, 2007). ""Piano Squall" Battles Multiple Sclerosis With Debut Album GAME". Gamefront.com. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
  6. ^ "About Critical Hit: History and Founders". Retrieved November 10, 2014.
  7. ^ "Website". Retrieved 28 December 2016.