CEO and Co-Founder Perry Tam Among 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs at 2016 Builders + Innovators Summit
REDWOOD CITY, CA - October 19, 2016 – Leading mobile game network Storm8 today announced that Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) has recognized Storm8 CEO and Co-Founder Perry Tam as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2016 at its Builders + Innovators Summit in Santa Barbara, California. Goldman Sachs selected Tam as one of 100 entrepreneurs from multiple industries to be honored at the two-day event.
Founded in 2009, Storm8 is an innovative and diverse team bringing mobile entertainment to billions of users worldwide. Over the past seven years, the company has launched more than 45 games spanning multiple genres across the App Store, Google Play and the Amazon Appstore. Because of its network approach, players often start with one Storm8 game and go on to discover others. Today, Storm8’s games have been downloaded more than 1 billion times.
“I’m humbled and honored to be chosen as one of the 100 most intriguing entrepreneurs of 2016,” said Tam. “Mobile has turned gaming into a universal pastime, and we’ve driven this evolution since launching as a self-funded, pure play mobile company back in 2009. I share this award with our team of Stormies whose dedication and hard work inspire me to be a better leader everyday. We are as excited as ever to serve our hundreds of millions of players worldwide.”
"We are honored to recognize Perry Tam as one of the most intriguing entrepreneurs of 2016," said David Solomon, co-head of investment banking at Goldman Sachs. "This is the fifth year that we’ve hosted the Builders + Innovators Summit where emerging business leaders gather to discuss their common interests in building thriving organizations."
For more than 145 years, Goldman Sachs has been advising and financing entrepreneurs as they launch and grow their businesses. In addition to honoring 100 entrepreneurs, the summit consists of general sessions and clinics led by Goldman Sachs experts, seasoned entrepreneurs, academics and business leaders as well as resident scholars.
About Storm8
Leading mobile game network Storm8 creates a world of play and discovery. Based in Redwood City, California, Storm8 has launched over 45 games across multiple genres—so there is something for everyone. Storm8’s high-quality experiences and deep storytelling keep global users engaged, whether they play for minutes or hours at a time. For more information, please visit www.storm8.com.