Harmonix Founders Get Big Money
November 11th, 2008 Posted in Business
Who says good ideas don’t bring in money? Just point them to Harmonix founders Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy, both of whom have been given $300 million from parent-company Viacom as bonus.
The duo, who started the studio way back in 1995, received $150 million last quarter for more than stellar sales of Rock Band 2; they are also due another payment “exceeding $150 million” next year.
"We may not have anticipated the payment would be that high, but it’s based on what they have achieved," said Viacom spokeswoman Kelly McAndrew.
Performance-based bonuses are nothing new, but damn, this is a lot of money!