Michael A. Agustin

Michael A. Agustin is a serial entrepreneur and founder, having co-founded both Curie and GameSalad, Inc. Curie specializes in 3D technology for immersive e-commerce and the Metaverse, while GameSalad developed a popular platform for game creation, which grew to over 1 million mobile app and game developers and a player base in the hundreds of millions. clay+4

He possesses a strong background in software engineering, with experience at notable companies such as Apple and Three Rings Design, and holds a Master of Entertainment Technology from Carnegie Mellon University. clay+2

Beyond his entrepreneurial roles, Michael actively mentors other startups and entrepreneurs through various programs including Techstars, Disney Accelerator, YetiZen, and the Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre (MaGIC). He also served as an Angel Investor for Tonx, Inc. clay+2

Michael has experience in academia, having held faculty positions at The University of Texas at Austin and DeVry University, and as a Class Instructor at Austin Community College, demonstrating his commitment to education and community building in the tech space. clay