Michael Gargiulo

CEO of VPN.com at VPN.com

Entrepreneur Leadership Network® Contributor

Michael Gargiulo, the CEO and founder of VPN.com, helps brands and businesses secure the best domain possible for their vision. Having spent nearly $1 million to acquire VPN.com, he understands the value of owning the category-defining domain name for your industry. Find out more at vpn.com/domains

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