Vogt is a co-founder of Cruise Automation, a developer of self-driving car technology, which was acquired by General Motors in 2016.

In 2024, Vogt established The Bot Company, a startup focused on developing consumer-oriented robots for household tasks.

[2] Vogt pursued undergraduate studies in computer science and electrical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

[2][5] As a co-founder of Justin.tv, Vogt was noted for his technical proficiency, often solving complex coding challenges and designing camera systems crucial for live streaming.

[15] A subsequent internal investigation by Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan law firm identified poor leadership at Cruise and instances where Vogt withheld information from media.

[20] Vogt launched Baia, a plant-based Italian restaurant in San Francisco, with chef Matthew Kenney in 2020.

[26] According to several sources, he set a world record in the Men's category for Shortest Duration, completing the challenge in 3 days, 9 hours, and 38 minutes.