Rob Glaser
Rob Glaser
Rob Glaseris the founder of RealNetworkswhich produces RealAudio, RealVideo, RealPlayer, and Helix, among other products and services. Before founding RealNetworks, he had become a millionaire by working for Microsoft for ten years...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBusinessman
Date of Birth16 January 1962
CountryUnited States of America
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