Michael Angst

Michael Angst is a prominent figure in the gaming and educational technology industry, serving as the CEO and Co-Founder of E-Line Media.23 His career has been dedicated to leveraging technology and media for educational purposes, with a focus on creating engaging and empowering digital experiences.

Professional Background

Michael Angst has spent his career as an operating executive and private equity investor, primarily in the fields of healthcare, education, and media.2 His expertise lies in understanding how companies can achieve both social impact and financial success. At E-Line Media, Angst leads a company that publishes digital entertainment designed to engage, educate, and empower users, with a particular emphasis on computer and video games.3

Entrepreneurial Ventures

In addition to his role at E-Line Media, Michael Angst is also a Co-founder of Endless Studios.1 This youth-focused game-making studio and learning hub aims to empower young people by helping them transition from gaming enthusiasts to skilled game creators. Endless Studios has developed several notable educational gaming products, including:

• Minecraft.Edu
• Gamestar Mechanic
• The Endless Mission
• Terminal Two
• XPrize Connect Code Games Challenge

Impact and Reach

Under Angst's leadership, E-Line Media and Endless Studios have made significant contributions to the field of educational gaming:

• Their programs have reached millions of users over the past decade.1
• They've been involved in high-profile initiatives such as the U.S. White House's National STEM Video Game Challenge.1
• The company has created impactful games like "Beyond Blue" and "Never Alone" (Kisima Inŋitchuŋa), which combine entertainment with educational value.1

Philosophy and Mission

Michael Angst's work is driven by the belief that building games can equip individuals with skills to build a brighter future for themselves and contribute to economic development in their regions.1 His approach goes beyond technical training, encompassing engineering, coding, design, art, and management, while also fostering crucial life skills such as creativity, problem-solving, empathy, agility, communication, and collaboration.1

Michael Angst is based in Paradise Valley, Arizona, and continues to lead E-Line Media in its mission to create games that inspire players to understand and shape the world.45