Palmer Luckey
Palmer Luckey | |
|---|---|
| Born | Palmer Freeman Luckey September 19, 1992 Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Education | California State University, Long Beach (dropout) |
| Occupation | Founder of Anduril Industries |
| Known for | Founder of Oculus VR and designer of the Oculus Rift |
| Spouse |
Nicole Edelmann (m. 2019) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Matt Gaetz (brother-in-law) |
| Website | palmerluckey |
Palmer Freeman Luckey (born September 19, 1992) is an American entrepreneur best known as the founder of Oculus VR and designer of the Oculus Rift, a virtual reality head-mounted display that is widely credited with reviving the virtual reality industry. In 2017, Luckey left Oculus and founded military contractor Anduril Industries, a military technology company focused on autonomous drones and sensors for military applications. Luckey ranked number 22 on Forbes' 2016 List of America's Richest Entrepreneurs Under 40.