Angel Munoz [moon-YOHZ] is the Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Mass Luminosity®, a global research and development company focused on advancing interactive communication and artificial intelligence applications.
In 2014, Angel launched GTribe®, a social media platform that has grown to over 6.1 million members worldwide, centered on PC gaming and emerging technology communities. He continues to lead as the Founder and President of GTribe.
In 2023, Angel introduced Beacon® MAX, an AI-enhanced premium communications platform featuring 8K secure video calls, international and domestic phone services, secure messaging, encrypted file sharing, integrated translation, a dynamic appointment calendar, contact management, and members-only perks, including an exclusive store and marketplace. As the Founder and President of Beacon MAX, Angel is committed to redefining communication standards.
Most recently, in 2024, Angel co-founded BEAM® with Teodor Atroshenko. Recognized for its innovation, BEAM is a cutting-edge livestreaming platform that provides advanced tools for creators and heightened interactivity, pushing the boundaries of the streaming industry. Angel serves as the Co-Founder, President, and CEO of BEAM, furthering his mission to pioneer transformative digital experiences.
Background History
Angel Munoz, a trailblazing entrepreneur, investor, and esports pioneer, was born in New York City. In 1985, he began his career as a stockbroker, marking the beginning of his journey into the realms of technology, gaming, and investment.
On November 15, 1986, Munoz and his late wife, Karin, co-founded Health Treasures in collaboration with supplement manufacturer LeTAN. Their partnership aimed to reclassify the orphan drug Deaner (deanol p-acetamidobenzoate), developed by Riker Laboratories, into an over-the-counter supplement, DMAE Bitartrate (2-dimethylaminoethanol). This initiative led to DMAE's broad availability as a dietary supplement. In 1990, they sold their ownership interest to LeTAN, following the successful reclassification.
Munoz's passion for emerging technologies drove him to launch New World Investments in 1991, a boutique firm focused on innovations such as audio and video data compression. His investment in psychoacoustic compression technologies helped shape the MP3 and MP4 standards, critical milestones in digital media. In 1995, Munoz sold New World Investments to Calgary Limited, a British financial firm.
On June 26, 1997, Munoz founded the Cyberathlete® Professional League, the pioneering organization that elevated video gaming competitions to the status of professional sports. Under his twelve-year leadership, the CPL hosted 60 international tournaments across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, and sanctioned over 600 qualifiers globally, awarding more than $3 million in cash prizes. Munoz is widely recognized as the "father of esports," a legacy that continues to shape the now multi-billion-dollar industry. On August 21, 2010, he sold the CPL to Singapore-based WoLong Ventures, Ltd.
In addition to his contributions to esports, Munoz entered the art world on November 15, 2004, when he acquired a majority interest in Dallas-based Reflection Fine Art. He supported the launch of the reflectionist art movement and introduced the concept of “3D Art” to describe textured oil paintings. Munoz sold the gallery to its original owner in 2007.
Munoz has also appeared in film, including a role in Striking Range with Lou Diamond Phillips and Yancy Butler. His pioneering work in esports and gaming has been documented in films like American Gamer and G4M3RS, and his insights were featured in the books Smartbomb, Game Boys, Dungeons and Dreamers, and in the foreword to Monster Gaming. Munoz’s multifaceted career has cemented his status as a visionary in technology, art, and professional gaming.
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