Michael Gluck

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Michael Gluck
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Michael Gluck
Born (1983-03-08) March 8, 1983 (age 42)
Miami, Florida
Alma mater University 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]

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VGM

In 2007, at the age of 24, Gluck started VGM with $5,000 in savings and grew the company to $20,000,000 in lifetime sales by the age of 30. [3] Despite success, in 2025 VGM had massive layoffs with no severance and replaced many employees with AI. 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. The group supports research and treatment of multiple sclerosis, which Gluck's grandmother died from. [5]

Other ventures

In 2013, Gluck co-founded and produced a video game music band that is currently on tour in the United States, Australia, and the Middle East. [6]

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. [ citation needed ]

References

  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.
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