About Us
Level Ex creates video games for doctors that capture the challenges of practicing medicine. We’ve carved out a distinct space at the intersection of medicine and entertainment, bridging gaps in the healthcare industry through state-of-the-art video game technology and design.
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Our executive team unites leaders from game development, digital health, medicine, tech, and entertainment to create our award-winning medical video games.
Sam Glassenberg
Founder & CEO
Sam is the visionary behind the company’s acclaimed medical video games. Before Level Ex, he was the CEO of the leading independent game publisher for Hollywood movies, FTX Games (acquired by PTEC in 2016), releasing blockbuster titles like Hunger Games and Mission: Impossible. Sam also led the DirectX team at Microsoft. His career began at LucasArts creating Star Wars games. Sam serves on numerous tech advisory boards and is a sought-after international speaker for his provocative topics on video games and healthcare.
Genevieve Paquette
Chief Business Officer
Genevieve leads all commercial functions across Level Ex and previously sat on the Board of Directors until Brainlab acquired the company in May 2020. Her 20 year career, including six years at WebMD, has involved launching and growing popular consumer tech and healthcare products. At WebMD, she was the head of healthcare provider marketing for the Medscape platform, growing their membership to 10 million users and delivered utilization supporting $350M in revenues. Prior to WebMD, she held strategy and marketing roles working with top brands including Microsoft, Welltok and WPP agencies. Genevieve is a recent MM&M Hall of Femme inductee being recognized as one of the top female marketers in healthcare.
Andy Glaister
Chief Technology Officer
Andy has spent decades managing engineering teams and spearheading technology at top companies, most recently as Amazon's Technical Director for the Lumberyard game engine. Andy worked at Microsoft for 17 years in various roles, including Director of Development for its Game Studios and Development Manager for the Windows Graphics and Gaming (DirectX) team. Prior to Microsoft, Andy was the Technical Director for FASA Interactive and Kinesoft Development. His portfolio of over 40 shipped titles includes HaloPC, Mechwarrior, Pitfall the Mayan Adventure, and Earthworm Jim.
Sean Mulloy
SVP, Finance and Operations
Sean directs all aspects of finance and operations, including HR, recruiting, facilities, and IT. He brings a deep and diverse background to Level Ex—combining progressive analytical and operational experiences at blue-chip companies such as Bank of America and Discover Financial Services with hyper-growth companies like Redbox and, most recently, Pangea Money Transfer.
Eric Gantwerker, MD, MMSc, FACS
VP, Medical Director
Eric is a practicing pediatric otolaryngologist and a Clinical Associate Professor at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. At Level Ex, he leads the company’s medical strategy, directs CME development, conducts efficacy studies, and manages the company’s 150+ physician advisory council and relationships with institutions. Eric specializes in applying emerging technology in medical education, holding an MMSc in Medical Education from Harvard and a MS in Physiology/Biophysics from Georgetown. Eric specializes in applying emerging technology in medical education, holding an MMSc in Medical Education from Harvard and a MS in Physiology/Biophysics from Georgetown.
Joe Marziani
SVP, Business Development, Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices
Joe leads the sales team, fostering strategic partnerships between Level Ex and global life sciences and medtech companies. He brings decades of sales leadership experience to the company, previously serving in sales leadership roles at WebMD for over 15 years, and more recently at MyHealthTeams, where he managed an impressive portfolio of top pharmaceutical brands. He also held sales and strategy roles at Eli Lilly, Shire, and The Alexander Group.
Sangita Sarkar
VP, Marketing
Sangita oversees product, brand, and corporate marketing at Level Ex. A seasoned product marketing executive with a decade of experience in tech and mobile gaming, Sangita has led marketing functions at Zynga (Words With Friends), Jam City (Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery mobile game), and Glu Mobile (Cooking Dash, Restaurant Dash: Gordon Ramsay). She holds a JD in intellectual property law and is known as the “Method Marketer,” adapting the method acting technique to optimize product marketing practices.
Ray McCaffrey
VP, Executive Producer
Ray brings years of production experience in Triple-A console and mobile games to Level Ex, where he oversees product management, game development, and client solutions. Previously, while at NetherRealm Studios, owned by Warner Brothers, Ray was heavily involved with production for games played by millions of players worldwide related to major franchises like Mortal Kombat, WWE, and DC Comics.
John Whitmore
VP, Studio Director of Design
John manages the game design department, infusing over 20 years of video game industry experience into Level Ex. A true force in the field of game design, he has led creative direction functions, product development, and game design at legendary companies like Sega, BANDAI NAMCO Games Inc., Retro Studios, and Oddworld Inhabitants. Hit titles that he has contributed to include F2P mobile games based on Hasbro IPs—including Transformers and Monopoly—games for iconic Mattel brands like Hot Wheels, and dozens more.
Sam Glassenberg
Founder & CEO
Sam is the visionary behind the company’s acclaimed medical video games. Before Level Ex, he was the CEO of the leading independent game publisher for Hollywood movies, FTX Games (acquired by PTEC in 2016), releasing blockbuster titles like Hunger Games and Mission: Impossible. Sam also led the DirectX team at Microsoft. His career began at LucasArts creating Star Wars games. Sam serves on numerous tech advisory boards and is a sought-after international speaker for his provocative topics on video games and healthcare.
Genevieve Paquette
Chief Business Officer
Genevieve leads all commercial functions across Level Ex and previously sat on the Board of Directors until Brainlab acquired the company in May 2020. Her 20 year career, including six years at WebMD, has involved launching and growing popular consumer tech and healthcare products. At WebMD, she was the head of healthcare provider marketing for the Medscape platform, growing their membership to 10 million users and delivered utilization supporting $350M in revenues. Prior to WebMD, she held strategy and marketing roles working with top brands including Microsoft, Welltok and WPP agencies. Genevieve is a recent MM&M Hall of Femme inductee being recognized as one of the top female marketers in healthcare.
Andy Glaister
Chief Technology Officer
Andy has spent decades managing engineering teams and spearheading technology at top companies, most recently as Amazon's Technical Director for the Lumberyard game engine. Andy worked at Microsoft for 17 years in various roles, including Director of Development for its Game Studios and Development Manager for the Windows Graphics and Gaming (DirectX) team. Prior to Microsoft, Andy was the Technical Director for FASA Interactive and Kinesoft Development. His portfolio of over 40 shipped titles includes HaloPC, Mechwarrior, Pitfall the Mayan Adventure, and Earthworm Jim.
Sean Mulloy
SVP, Finance and Operations
Sean directs all aspects of finance and operations, including HR, recruiting, facilities, and IT. He brings a deep and diverse background to Level Ex—combining progressive analytical and operational experiences at blue-chip companies such as Bank of America and Discover Financial Services with hyper-growth companies like Redbox and, most recently, Pangea Money Transfer.
Eric Gantwerker, MD, MMSc, FACS
VP, Medical Director
Eric is a practicing pediatric otolaryngologist and a Clinical Associate Professor at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. At Level Ex, he leads the company’s medical strategy, directs CME development, conducts efficacy studies, and manages the company’s 150+ physician advisory council and relationships with institutions. Eric specializes in applying emerging technology in medical education, holding an MMSc in Medical Education from Harvard and a MS in Physiology/Biophysics from Georgetown. Eric specializes in applying emerging technology in medical education, holding an MMSc in Medical Education from Harvard and a MS in Physiology/Biophysics from Georgetown.
Joe Marziani
SVP, Business Development, Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices
Joe leads the sales team, fostering strategic partnerships between Level Ex and global life sciences and medtech companies. He brings decades of sales leadership experience to the company, previously serving in sales leadership roles at WebMD for over 15 years, and more recently at MyHealthTeams, where he managed an impressive portfolio of top pharmaceutical brands. He also held sales and strategy roles at Eli Lilly, Shire, and The Alexander Group.
Sangita Sarkar
VP, Marketing
Sangita oversees product, brand, and corporate marketing at Level Ex. A seasoned product marketing executive with a decade of experience in tech and mobile gaming, Sangita has led marketing functions at Zynga (Words With Friends), Jam City (Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery mobile game), and Glu Mobile (Cooking Dash, Restaurant Dash: Gordon Ramsay). She holds a JD in intellectual property law and is known as the “Method Marketer,” adapting the method acting technique to optimize product marketing practices.
Ray McCaffrey
VP, Executive Producer
Ray brings years of production experience in Triple-A console and mobile games to Level Ex, where he oversees product management, game development, and client solutions. Previously, while at NetherRealm Studios, owned by Warner Brothers, Ray was heavily involved with production for games played by millions of players worldwide related to major franchises like Mortal Kombat, WWE, and DC Comics.
John Whitmore
VP, Studio Director of Design
John manages the game design department, infusing over 20 years of video game industry experience into Level Ex. A true force in the field of game design, he has led creative direction functions, product development, and game design at legendary companies like Sega, BANDAI NAMCO Games Inc., Retro Studios, and Oddworld Inhabitants. Hit titles that he has contributed to include F2P mobile games based on Hasbro IPs—including Transformers and Monopoly—games for iconic Mattel brands like Hot Wheels, and dozens more.
Previous
Next
PHYSICIAN STAFF
Over 150 expert physicians dedicate their time to work hand in hand with our team to inform every step of the game development process. Our lead advisory board is on the forefront of transforming healthcare with us:
Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP
Interventional Pulmonology, Pulmonary Medicine Professor of Medicine; Director, Bronchoscopy; Co-Director, Lung Cancer Screening Program; University of Chicago
Komal Bajaj, MD
OB/GYN & Medical Genetics Associate Professor, OB/GYN & Women's Health Albert Einstein College of Medicine Chief Quality Officer, NYC Health + Hospitals
Atman Shah, MD, FSCAI
Interventional Cardiology Clinical Director, Section of Cardiology; Co-Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory; Associate Professor of Medicine University of Chicago Medicine
Adrian Pichurko, MD
Anesthesiology University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Eric Gantwerker, MD, MS, MMSc (Med Ed), FACS
Vice President, Medical Director, Level Ex; Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Clinical Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology; Loyola University Hospital
Charles Lei, MD
Emergency Medicine Simulation Fellowship Director; Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Adam Ehrlich, MD, MPH
Gastroenterology Associate Professor, Medicine; Program Director, Gastroenterology Fellowship; Co-Medical Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program Temple University Hospital
Errol Gordon, MD
Neurology & Critical Care Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery; Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurology Mount Sinai Hospital
Neeraj Desai, MD
Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine Pulmonologist Amita Health Resurrection Medical Center Chicago
Brian Gantwerker, MD, FAANS, FACS
Spine Surgery Neurosurgeon The Craniospinal Center of Los Angeles
Ray Glassenberg, MD
Anesthesiology Associate Professor of Anesthesiology Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
Peter Lio, MD, FAAD
Dermatology Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP
Interventional Pulmonology, Pulmonary Medicine Professor of Medicine; Director, Bronchoscopy; Co-Director, Lung Cancer Screening Program; University of Chicago
Komal Bajaj, MD
OB/GYN & Medical Genetics Associate Professor, OB/GYN & Women's Health Albert Einstein College of Medicine Chief Quality Officer, NYC Health + Hospitals
Atman Shah, MD, FSCAI
Interventional Cardiology Clinical Director, Section of Cardiology; Co-Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory; Associate Professor of Medicine University of Chicago Medicine
Adrian Pichurko, MD
Anesthesiology University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Eric Gantwerker, MD, MS, MMSc (Med Ed), FACS
Vice President, Medical Director, Level Ex; Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Clinical Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology; Loyola University Hospital
Charles Lei, MD
Emergency Medicine Simulation Fellowship Director; Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Adam Ehrlich, MD, MPH
Gastroenterology Associate Professor, Medicine; Program Director, Gastroenterology Fellowship; Co-Medical Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program Temple University Hospital
Errol Gordon, MD
Neurology & Critical Care Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery; Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurology Mount Sinai Hospital
Neeraj Desai, MD
Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine Pulmonologist Amita Health Resurrection Medical Center Chicago
Brian Gantwerker, MD, FAANS, FACS
Spine Surgery Neurosurgeon The Craniospinal Center of Los Angeles
Ray Glassenberg, MD
Anesthesiology Associate Professor of Anesthesiology Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
Peter Lio, MD, FAAD
Dermatology Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
Previous
Next