Michael Gluck
| Michael Gluck | |
|---|---|
 Michael Gluck | |
| Born |
March 8, 1983 Hollywood, Florida |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Founder of VGMarket |
| Website |
MichaelGluck |
Michael Gluck (born March 8, 1983) is the Founder of VGMarket,[1] a leading global market research firm and the largest provider of custom research to the video game industry.[2]
VGMarket
In 2007, at the age of 24, Michael started VGMarket with $5,000 in savings and grew the company to $20,000,000 in lifetime sales by the age of 30.[3] By 2014, VGMarket had become a leading global market research provider, servicing Fortune 500 clients in the United States and internationally.[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
Outside of the market research industry, Gluck is the co-owner of Court Street Grocers. Opening with a 29 Zagat rating and widespread critical acclaim, the Brooklyn-based sandwich chain has three locations and is among the highest reviewed restaurants in New York.[6][7][8]
In 2013, Gluck co-founded and produced Critical Hit, a video game music band[9] that is currently on tour in the United States, Australia, and the Middle East.
In 2016, Gluck produced the world premiere of Unlikely Heroes, a play authored by his father Dr. Charles Gluck, which debuted in Boca Raton, Florida to critical acclaim.[10]
Education
Gluck studied marketing, communication, and Japanese at the University of Pennsylvania and graduated in the class of 2005.
Personal life
Gluck was born in Miami and grew up in Hollywood, Florida. He speaks Spanish and Japanese and enjoys piano, composing music, chess, and the Final Fantasy series.
References
- ↑ 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. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- ↑ Shawn Sines (June 6, 2007). ""Piano Squall" Battles Multiple Sclerosis With Debut Album GAME". Gamefront.com. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Court Street Grocers". Yelp.com. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Court Street Grocers: Our Summary Review". Zagat. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Best Lunch Spot in New York 2013". Citysearch.com. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- ↑ "About Critical Hit: History and Founders". Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- ↑ Hirschman, Ben (February 2, 2016). "World Premiere Unlikely Heroes' Family Drama Segues From Light Humor To Emotional Savagery". Florida Theater On Stage. Retrieved March 14, 2016.