Michael Tomczyk — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Guided the development and launch of the Commodore VIC-20, the first million-seller computer.
Guided the development and launch of VICModem, the first modem to sell 1 million units.
Serves as Senior Advisor at SMC Labs, a fintech/blockchain innovation venture, and TOI Foundation.
Author of "NEO-INNOVATION: Ideas and Tools to Compete in a New Era" (2024) and "NANOINNOVATION: What Every Manager Needs to Know" (2016).
Served 18 years as Managing Director of innovation research initiatives at the Wharton School.
Holds an MBA from UCLA and a Master's in Environmental Studies from the University of Pennsylvania.

Biography

Michael Tomczyk is a technology pioneer, international strategy and marketing consultant, and author. He is recognized for guiding the development and launch of the Commodore VIC-20, the first computer to sell one million units, and the VICModem, the first modem to achieve one million units in sales.