Michael Gargiulo

Michael Gargiulo is the Founder and CEO of VPN.com, a company he established in January 2017.1 Based in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, Gargiulo is an entrepreneur with a focus on internet security and domain names.

Professional Experience

Gargiulo's career extends beyond his role at VPN.com. He also serves as:

• Campaign Manager for Colton Moore's Georgia State Senate District 53 campaign (since January 2020)
• Contributing Member of the Forbes Technology Council (since May 2018)1

Education and Certifications

Gargiulo has several certifications and achievements:

• Entrepreneurship certification from the University of Georgia (2014)
• Eagle Scout rank from the Boy Scouts of America (2008)
• Technical Student of the Year award from Gwinnett County Public Schools (2009)1

He has also completed a 2-year School of Discipleship program at Free Chapel in 2022.1

Achievements and Recognition

Gargiulo has received notable recognition in his field:

• Named Georgia FBLA Businessperson of the Year in March 2017
• Recognized as the "Most Viewed Writer" for Virtual Private Networks on Quora in October 20171

Recent Activities

Gargiulo is active in the domain name and internet security space:

• He has discussed the importance of digital property in domain names, referring to it as "the original metaverse".2
• VPN.com invested $1 million in purchasing their domain name, which Gargiulo shared insights about in Entrepreneur Magazine.3
• He has published a Forbes Internet Security Guide for Law Firms, addressing how VPNs protect attorney-client privilege.4

Gargiulo's work at VPN.com appears to focus on internet freedom, security, and the strategic value of domain names in the digital landscape.