Gary M. Kusin (born 1951) is an American entrepreneur best known as the founder of GameStop.

Biography

In 1984, Kusin co-founded video game retailer

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, which is now known as GameStop. In February 1995, one year after

merger with Software etc., Kusin resigned as

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of the company. Following his resignation, Kusin, alongside

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, founded

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company Kusin Gurwitch Cosmetics. He also served as CEO and

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from 2001 to 2006. Kusin has been serving on the board of

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since 1995, and on the board of

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from 2004 to 2005. Gary's sons Ben and Eric are also entrepreneurs. The two appeared on season 6 of ABC's Shark Tank for their company Reviver Clothing Wipe

References

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