A former Air Force soldier stationed in Japan recognized the growing market potential and started his first company when he was only 24 years old. From selling Japanese art in the US to establishing instant photo booths in Japan, he has taken more risks into unknown markets than most successful people. Fore-sighting the ever-increasing demand for amusement products, he co-founded a video game company SEGA. His company has grown into a multibillion-dollar video game and entertainment conglomerate with products that have become the milestones for the gaming industry. Meet David Rosen, an American entrepreneur and co-founder of Sega Corporation, a Japanese video game company.
Born: 22 January 1930, in Brooklyn, New York (Age 93)
On his 93rd birthday today, we bring a few amazing yet less known facts about David Rosen:
- In 1967, David also founded the Japan Amusement Association and served as its Chairman.
- In 1996, David Rosen retired from both Sega Japan and Sega America, when his deteriorating health forced him to move to Los Angeles.
- Family: In 1954, David married Masako Fujisaki and the couple had adopted a Jewish girl named Lisa Rosen.
The post is a part of a B’day Series where we celebrate the birthday of renowned personalities from the Tech Industry, very frequently. The series includes Entrepreneurs, C-level Executives, innovators or renewed leaders who moved the industry with their exponential skill set and vision. The intent is to highlight the person’s achievements and touch base the little known, but interesting, part of his life. You can see the list of all earlier celebrated tech personalities, including Mark Zuckerberg, Marissa Mayor, Sean Parker, Andy Rubin, Julian Assange, Sir Richard Branson, Sergey Brin by following this link or subscribe to your daily newsletter.
