Rich Vogel, a distinguished executive producer, has been a driving force in the gaming industry for over 25 years. As the founder and studio head of T-Minus Zero, Vogel’s leadership was instrumental in the success of three prominent studios: Sony Online Entertainment Austin, BioWare Austin, and Bethesda Games Studio’s Battlecry, which collectively generated a remarkable $ 3 billion in revenue. Vogel’s operational expertise was also evident in his oversight of LiveOps for four critically acclaimed MMORPGs: Meridia 59, Ultima Online, Star Wars Galaxies, and Star Wars: The Old Republic. Rich’s contributions were recognized with the Up and Comer Award at Gamesbeat Summit 2023.