About - Building things that matter
I'm Michael James Creuzer — a rare asset for any team, with 20+ years of experience building businesses and solving problems.
From the Greater Chicago/Rockford area, I started learning web development and business at a library as a kid. I built my first computer from savings doing odd jobs, and that scrappy, self-taught approach has defined everything I've built since.
In 2007 I founded Audentio, a digital software agency that has served clients across industries for over 15 years. Since then, I've launched creator platforms, nonprofits, youth sports organizations, digital product marketplaces, and more — always driven by the same instinct: see a problem, build the solution.
- Years of experience
- 20+
- Revenue generated
- $25M+
- Community reach
- 300M+
Areas of expertise - Building across industries, solving real problems.
Over 20 years of hands-on experience across a wide range of disciplines.
- AI & Technology. Integrating artificial intelligence and modern web technologies to build products that deliver real value.
- Product Design. User-centered design thinking informed by years of shipping real products across web, mobile, and community platforms.
- Business Building. From founding Audentio in 2007 to launching multiple ventures, I know what it takes to build something from the ground up.
- Events & Community. Organizing camps, tournaments, training days, esports events, and creator meetups that bring people together.
- Marketing & Growth. Brand building, social media, paid memberships, and growth strategies that turn audiences into communities.
- Online Communities. Deep experience in forum platforms, membership sites, and the tools that power engaged online communities.
- Creator Networking. Building platforms and partnerships that help creators grow their reach and connect with their audiences.
- Video Content. Strategy and production for video content across platforms, from live streaming to on-demand.
- Paid Memberships. Designing and building membership models that provide sustainable revenue for creators and businesses.
From the blog
Thoughts on building, technology, and the lessons learned along the way.
