Michael Gluck (born March 8, 1983) is the founder of VGM, a market research firm and the largest provider of custom research to the video game industry.

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. As of 2017, VGM had serviced more than 50 video game companies, as well as industry leaders in entertainment, media, and technology.

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

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, which Gluck's grandmother died from.

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.

Education

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

Personal life

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

References

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