Nolan Bushnell
Chief Executive Officer at X2 Games Corp.
Profile
Nolan Key Bushnell is the founder of Atari SA (founded in 1972), Oomba, Inc. (founded in 2011), BrainRush, Inc. (founded in 2012), Catalyst Technologies, Inc. (founded in 1980), and Modal Systems, Inc. (founded in 2014).
Mr. Bushnell is also the founder of CEC Entertainment, Inc., X2 Games Corp., and ExoDexa Holdings Inc. Mr. Bushnell's current job(s) include Chairman at Tapcode, Inc. (since 2009), Director at Perrone Robotics, Inc. (since 2017), and Director at HearGlass, Inc.Mr. Bushnell's former job(s) include Chief Executive Officer at Atari, Inc. (New York) (1971-1978), Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at uWink, Inc. (1999-2009), Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Global Gaming Technologies Corp.
(2019), Chief Executive Officer at JTS Corp.
(1971-1977), Chairman at OCTuS, Inc., Magnum Microwave Corp., Etak, Inc., and FIT, Inc., Independent Director at Wave Systems Corp., Director at WebQuest International, Inc. (2000-2001), Director at Blue Noodle, Inc., Independent Director at MGT Capital Investments, Inc. (2016-2018), Director at AirPatrol Corp., Non-Executive Director at Good Life Plus Plc, Principal at Sente, Inc., and Advisor at 100x Ventures.
Mr. Bushnell's education includes undergraduate degrees from Stanford University and the University of Utah.
Nolan Bushnell active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Tapcode, Inc. | Chairman | 31/01/2009 |
Perrone Robotics, Inc.
 Perrone Robotics, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Perrone Robotics, Inc. develops software for autonomous vehicles and robotics. It develops its MAX software platform and complementary technology to make it to build autonomous vehicles and other autonomous applications compared to traditional approaches. The firm's MAX-Auto allows continuous improvements in system capabilities, including seamless addition of new sensors, controls, maneuvers and behaviors. The company was founded by Paul Perrone in 2003 and is headquartered in Crozet, VA. | Director/Board Member | 17/01/2017 |
Hearglass, Inc.
 Hearglass, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Hearglass, Inc. provides hearing solutions for the people with hearing issues. It offers HEARGLASS product, a technology that allows users to hear the voices in the conversation. The company was founded by Janet Baker in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
X2 Games Corp.
 X2 Games Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services X2 Games Corp. is an independent game publisher. The company was founded by Nolan Bushnell and is headquartered in Canada. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/10/2017 |
Exodexa Corp.
 Exodexa Corp. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Exodexa Corp. is an innovative learning platform that aims to transform learners into passionate problem solvers. The company is based in Santa Monica, CA. Exodexa's mission is to empower students to redefine success by taking a new perspective on education. Exodexa's flagship product, The Last Explorer, is an adaptive learning game that can be used to learn almost any subject, from physics to history to business law and finance. The company has also partnered with independent developers to create more games in the future. The company was founded by Nolan Key Bushnell and has been led by CEO Leah H. Hanes since its inception. | Founder | - |
Former positions of Nolan Bushnell
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Good Life Plus Plc
 Good Life Plus Plc Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Good Life Plus Plc is a sports organization and a lifestyle brand. The firm engages in the provision of gameplay technology solutions including e-sports teams; formation of brand and technology partnerships; and provision of business to business advisory services. The company is headquartered in the London, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 19/07/2022 |
BrainRush, Inc.
 BrainRush, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services BrainRush, Inc. develops web based educational software. Its platform provides various mini-game lessons in the areas of geography, physiology, geometry, and Spanish vocabulary that students play to learn. The company was founded by Thomas Butt, Nolan Key Bushnell, and Adam Berns on August 30, 2012 and is headquartered in Sherman Oaks, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/01/2022 |
| GLOBAL GAMING TECHNOLOGIES CORP. | Chief Executive Officer | 07/07/2019 |
| MGT CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 30/05/2018 |
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Training of Nolan Bushnell
| Stanford University | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of Utah | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 6 |
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| CEC ENTERTAINMENT INC | Consumer Services |
| UWINK INC. DEL | Technology Services |
| GLOBAL GAMING TECHNOLOGIES CORP. | Finance |
| MGT CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, INC. | Technology Services |
| ATARI S.A. | Technology Services |
 | Consumer Services |
| Private companies | 21 |
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OCTuS, Inc.
 OCTuS, Inc. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous OCTuS, Inc. is an energy efficiency company. It develops solutions to help reduce energy costs for commercial and institutional building owners. The company was founded on October 17, 1983 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Miscellaneous |
Wave Systems Corp.
 Wave Systems Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Wave Systems Corp. develops, produces and markets products for hardware-based digital security. Its products include EMBASSY trust suite, EMBASSY Trusted drive manager, key transfer manager, private information manager, TCG-enabled crypto service provider and TCG-enabled toolkit. The company was founded by Peter J. Sprague on August 12, 1988 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Technology Services |
Atari, Inc. (New York)
 Atari, Inc. (New York) Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Atari, Inc. develops, publishes and distributes games for all major video game consoles, as well as for the personal computer and third-party publishers of video games in the United States. The Company's titles include hard-core, genre-defining franchises such as DRIVER(TM), The Matrix(TM), Stuntman(TM) and Test Drive(R); and mass-market and children's franchises such as Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues(TM) and Dora the Explorer(TM), and Dragon Ball Z(R). Atari, Inc. is headquartered in New York, NY with offices in North America, France, Brazil, UK, Germany, Holland, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Sweden, Greece, Japan and Taiwan | Technology Services |
WebQuest International, Inc.
 WebQuest International, Inc. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services WebQuest International, Inc. engages in the development and marketing of several games on the Internet. It currently derives nominal amounts of revenue from the sale of advertising on Internet. The company also test marketing for-pay tournaments on its website. It was founded on November 6, 1996 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Consumer Services |
Blue Noodle, Inc.
 Blue Noodle, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Blue Noodle, Inc. was a leading the charge in melding online advertising into social and casual games, resulting in a combined offered that enriches both the developer's revenue and the user experience. It was also uniquely positioned to spur on such innovations, because it pairs world-class video ad technology with industry leaders from Pogo.com, Microsoft, and Electronics Arts. The company was founded in 2002 and was headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Commercial Services |
BrainRush, Inc.
BrainRush, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services BrainRush, Inc. develops web based educational software. Its platform provides various mini-game lessons in the areas of geography, physiology, geometry, and Spanish vocabulary that students play to learn. The company was founded by Thomas Butt, Nolan Key Bushnell, and Adam Berns on August 30, 2012 and is headquartered in Sherman Oaks, CA. | Technology Services |
Magnum Microwave Corp.
 Magnum Microwave Corp. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Magnum Microwave Corp. is a manufacturer of microwave communication equipment. Magnum Microwave was acquired by REMEC, Inc. on August 26, 1996 for $10 million. | Electronic Technology |
| JTS Corp. /Atari Game Division/ | Technology Services |
Etak, Inc.
 Etak, Inc. Marine ShippingTransportation Part of TomTom NV, Etak, Inc. publishes digital maps and location-based technology for in-car applications. The American company was founded by Ken Milnes, Stanley K. Honey. Etak was acquired by Tele Atlas NV, a subsidiary of TomTom NV from Sony Group Corp. on April 01, 2000. | Transportation |
| Sente, Inc. | Technology Services |
FIT, Inc.
 FIT, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology FIT, Inc. engages in the manufacture of headphones, accessories of mobile phones and moving robots. Its products include: mobile phone Bluetooth headsets and devices, connection cables and chargers. The company was founded on October 2, 1991 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. | Electronic Technology |
100x Ventures
 100x Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Founded by Ken Lang, 100x Ventures is a venture capital firm located in Waltham, Massachusetts. | Finance |
Catalyst Technologies, Inc.
 Catalyst Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of 1PM Industries, Inc., Catalyst Technologies, Inc. is a Canadian company that provides web design services and develops Internet applications. The private company is based in Vancouver, Canada. The company was founded by Nolan Key Bushnell. Catalyst Technologies was acquired by 1PM Industries, Inc. on May 28, 2003. | Technology Services |
AirPatrol Corp.
 AirPatrol Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services AirPatrol Corp. engages in development of wireless security solutions. The firm's products include wivision mobile scan, mobile scan, wls platform, policy manager, and cellsecure. The company is headquartered in Fulton, MD. | Commercial Services |
| Tapcode, Inc. | |
Oomba, Inc.
 Oomba, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Oomba, Inc. organizes games with friends to play, discuss strategies or trade in-game items with each other through online. The firm offers digital object trading. It also offers a platform for the exchange of virtual goods in an aftermarket. The company was founded in 2011 by Michael Williams, Nolan K. Bushnell, Dylan Hundley, and Edmund Har and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Commercial Services |
Perrone Robotics, Inc.
Perrone Robotics, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Perrone Robotics, Inc. develops software for autonomous vehicles and robotics. It develops its MAX software platform and complementary technology to make it to build autonomous vehicles and other autonomous applications compared to traditional approaches. The firm's MAX-Auto allows continuous improvements in system capabilities, including seamless addition of new sensors, controls, maneuvers and behaviors. The company was founded by Paul Perrone in 2003 and is headquartered in Crozet, VA. | Technology Services |
Hearglass, Inc.
Hearglass, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Hearglass, Inc. provides hearing solutions for the people with hearing issues. It offers HEARGLASS product, a technology that allows users to hear the voices in the conversation. The company was founded by Janet Baker in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Health Technology |
X2 Games Corp.
X2 Games Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services X2 Games Corp. is an independent game publisher. The company was founded by Nolan Bushnell and is headquartered in Canada. | Technology Services |
Modal Systems, Inc.
 Modal Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Modal Systems, Inc. engages in the provision of virtual reality platform. It offers custom development services to entertainment, experiential marketing and exhibits, real estate development, education, military and space, police, fire, rescue, and sports industries. The company was founded by Jason Crawford and Nolan Bushnell on April 7, 2017 and is headquartered in Glendale, CA. | Technology Services |
Exodexa Corp.
Exodexa Corp. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Exodexa Corp. is an innovative learning platform that aims to transform learners into passionate problem solvers. The company is based in Santa Monica, CA. Exodexa's mission is to empower students to redefine success by taking a new perspective on education. Exodexa's flagship product, The Last Explorer, is an adaptive learning game that can be used to learn almost any subject, from physics to history to business law and finance. The company has also partnered with independent developers to create more games in the future. The company was founded by Nolan Key Bushnell and has been led by CEO Leah H. Hanes since its inception. | Technology Services |
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